Cost of living in Tonga compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Tonga is 24% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 28 ($b81) | $b56 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 8 ($b23) | $b46 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 ($b15) | $b14 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 ($b9) | $b7 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 ($b23) | $b12 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 ($b9) | $b7 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 ($b47) | $b20 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $b12 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 ($b20) | $b8 | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $b12 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 ($b87) | $b55 | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 1.00 ($b2.91) | $b11 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 ($b10) | $b4.23 | + 141% | |
Housing | + 77% | |||
Housing in Tonga is 77% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 ($b8,720) | $b3,517 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 ($b5,813) | $b2,174 | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 ($b1,163) | $b325 | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 ($b5,813) | $b2,322 | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 ($b2,907) | $b1,426 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $b283 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 ($b174) | $b159 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $b2,432 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $b1,210 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $b45 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 ($b15) | $b35 | - 59% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $b441 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $b262 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $b619 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $b529 | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Tonga is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 ($b87,198) | $b112,693 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 ($b12) | $b3.83 | + 203% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 ($b116) | $b177 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $b58 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $b57 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $b206 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $b39 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $b25 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 ($b45) | $b28 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $b9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $b12 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $b75 | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Tonga is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Tonga | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 ($b174) | $b98 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $b88 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b190 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 ($b291) | $b190 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 ($b29) | $b36 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 ($b17) | $b22 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $b21 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $b4,200 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.06 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $b363 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 ($b145) | $b20 | + 619% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 887 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia
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