Cost of living in Tonga compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (₨268) | ₨330 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨168) | ₨293 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨168) | ₨163 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨101) | ₨54 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (₨268) | ₨82 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨101) | ₨41 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (₨536) | ₨216 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨168) | ₨152 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (₨235) | ₨29 | + 713% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨149 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (₨1,005) | ₨767 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (₨219) | ₨87 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (₨117) | ₨35 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (₨100,532) | ₨31,400 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨67,021) | ₨20,122 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (₨13,404) | ₨4,477 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨67,021) | ₨22,933 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (₨33,511) | ₨14,192 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (₨2,011) | ₨511 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨168) | ₨320 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 5% 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 (₨1,005,322) | ₨980,422 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨134) | ₨108 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (₨1,340) | ₨1,414 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (₨523) | ₨248 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨152 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨373 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Tonga | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (₨2,011) | ₨1,357 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (₨3,351) | ₨2,086 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (₨335) | ₨594 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (₨201) | ₨229 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (₨1,072) | ₨244 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,547 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 54% more expensive than in India
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