Cost of living in Tonga compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (₨263) | ₨377 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨164) | ₨279 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨164) | ₨138 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨99) | ₨51 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (₨263) | ₨72 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨99) | ₨36 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (₨526) | ₨212 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨164) | ₨134 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (₨230) | ₨28 | + 715% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨129 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (₨987) | ₨796 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (₨215) | ₨84 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (₨115) | ₨35 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (₨98,668) | ₨32,198 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨65,778) | ₨19,918 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (₨13,156) | ₨4,356 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨65,778) | ₨22,146 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (₨32,889) | ₨13,230 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,207 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,973) | ₨731 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,765 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,273 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨164) | ₨371 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,371 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,575 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,733 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,697 | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (₨986,675) | ₨938,983 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨132) | ₨75 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (₨1,316) | ₨1,197 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨913 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨238 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨234 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,973) | ₨1,246 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨470 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,755 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (₨3,289) | ₨1,911 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (₨329) | ₨673 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (₨197) | ₨216 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨201 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,945 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,834 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨257 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,580 prices entered by 2,349 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 59% more expensive than in India
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