Cost of living in Tonga compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (₨279) | ₨376 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨174) | ₨331 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨174) | ₨167 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨105) | ₨58 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (₨279) | ₨90 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨105) | ₨38 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (₨558) | ₨248 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨153 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (₨244) | ₨31 | + 675% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨171 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (₨1,046) | ₨787 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 1.00 (₨35) | ₨91 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (₨122) | ₨38 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (₨104,570) | ₨37,202 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨69,713) | ₨23,227 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (₨13,943) | ₨5,797 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨69,713) | ₨25,043 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (₨34,857) | ₨16,133 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,512 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (₨2,091) | ₨652 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,817 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,976 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨538 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨174) | ₨425 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,477 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,797 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,303 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,087 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (₨1,045,699) | ₨1,248,440 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨139) | ₨104 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (₨1,394) | ₨1,115 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨144 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨891 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨413 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (₨544) | ₨274 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨96 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨309 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (₨2,091) | ₨1,438 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨603 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (₨3,486) | ₨1,942 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (₨349) | ₨733 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (₨209) | ₨229 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨183 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,560 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (₨1,743) | ₨267 | + 552% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,778 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 40% more expensive than in India
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