Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (25元) | 42元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (16元) | 34元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (16元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (25元) | 13元 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (50元) | 53元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (22元) | 5.82元 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.36元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (93元) | 103元 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (20元) | 8元 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (9,345元) | 8,839元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,230元) | 4,621元 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,246元) | 386元 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (6,230元) | 5,293元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (3,115元) | 3,034元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 280元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (187元) | 87元 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,283元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 525元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (16元) | 50元 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 447元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 235元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 608元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 568元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (93,449元) | 129,883元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 7元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (125元) | 151元 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 11元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (187元) | 179元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (311元) | 359元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (31元) | 67元 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (19元) | 32元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 312元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,399 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in China
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