Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (24元) | 46元 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (15元) | 40元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 17元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (24元) | 18元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 10元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (49元) | 61元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (21元) | 6元 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (92元) | 115元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 1.00 (3.06元) | 9元 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (11元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (9,172元) | 13,414元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,115元) | 7,729元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,223元) | 476元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,115元) | 7,125元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (3,057元) | 4,255元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 271元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (183元) | 110元 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,360元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 571元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (15元) | 49元 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 514元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 255元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 618元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 837元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (91,723元) | 159,882元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (122元) | 197元 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 346元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 41元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (48元) | 35元 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 77元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (183元) | 249元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,484元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (306元) | 397元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (31元) | 74元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (18元) | 30元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,549元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.23元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 428元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (153元) | 23元 | + 558% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,454 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 13% cheaper than in China
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