Cost of living in Tonga compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (23元) | 43元 | - 47% | |
| 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) | 17元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (23元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (46元) | 48元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 13元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (20元) | 6元 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (87元) | 97元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (19元) | 9元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (8,671元) | 13,898元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,781元) | 8,379元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (1,156元) | 462元 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (5,781元) | 6,525元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (2,890元) | 4,376元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (173元) | 140元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 546元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (14元) | 66元 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 511元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 844元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (86,709元) | 148,501元 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (12元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (116元) | 206元 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (45元) | 44元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 21元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 16元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 82元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Tonga | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (173元) | 260元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 122元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (289元) | 319元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (29元) | 90元 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (92元) | 38元 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 16% cheaper than in China
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