- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (77元) | 53元 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (46元) | 34元 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (23元) | 15元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (11元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (28元) | 8元 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (49元) | 59元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (21元) | 7元 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.79元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (92元) | 113元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (21元) | 8元 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (9,202元) | 9,794元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,134元) | 4,472元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,227元) | 440元 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,134元) | 5,656元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (3,067元) | 3,586元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 322元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (184元) | 84元 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,213元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 663元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (15元) | 39元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 560元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 268元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 606元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 676元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (92,017元) | 143,546元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (123元) | 151元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 364元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 61元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (184元) | 155元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 87元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 771元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (307元) | 374元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (31元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (18元) | 33元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,300元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,270 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 11% more expensive than in China
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