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Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (74元) | 49元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (44元) | 34元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (22元) | 14元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (10元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (24元) | 15元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (27元) | 8元 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (47元) | 60元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (21元) | 6元 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.60元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (89元) | 111元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (21元) | 7元 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 11元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (8,881元) | 8,991元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,921元) | 4,362元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,184元) | 428元 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,921元) | 5,203元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (2,960元) | 3,294元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 264元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (178元) | 89元 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,101元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 714元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (15元) | 54元 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 522元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 278元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 628元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 658元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (88,809元) | 141,996元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (118元) | 151元 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 281元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 58元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (178元) | 164元 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 90元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (296元) | 393元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (30元) | 60元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (18元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,300元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.81元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 327元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 21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 4,165 prices entered by 515 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 11% more expensive than in China
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