Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (23元) | 56元 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 37元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (23元) | 14元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (46元) | 56元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (20元) | 7元 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (86元) | 119元 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (19元) | 9元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (10元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (8,555元) | 7,672元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,703元) | 4,517元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,141元) | 412元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,703元) | 7,031元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (2,852元) | 4,162元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 279元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (171元) | 88元 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,091元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 619元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 41元 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 415元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 206元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 590元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 663元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (85,550元) | 159,594元 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (11元) | 6元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (114元) | 176元 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (44元) | 36元 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 80元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (171元) | 206元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (285元) | 429元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (29元) | 67元 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (17元) | 35元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,096元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (91元) | 23元 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,981 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 4% cheaper than in China
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