Cost of living in Tonga compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (₨259) | ₨342 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨162) | ₨291 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨162) | ₨141 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨97) | ₨52 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (₨259) | ₨75 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (₨97) | ₨37 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (₨518) | ₨233 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨162) | ₨151 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (₨227) | ₨32 | + 611% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨137 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (₨971) | ₨717 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (₨212) | ₨86 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (₨113) | ₨35 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (₨97,112) | ₨33,209 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨64,741) | ₨20,109 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (₨12,948) | ₨4,391 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨64,741) | ₨18,247 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (₨32,371) | ₨11,868 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,942) | ₨710 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,408 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨399 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨162) | ₨224 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,342 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,665 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (₨971,120) | ₨943,208 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨129) | ₨83 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (₨1,295) | ₨1,173 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (₨505) | ₨260 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨139 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,942) | ₨1,196 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨476 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (₨3,237) | ₨1,484 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (₨324) | ₨517 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (₨194) | ₨180 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,480 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (₨1,036) | ₨273 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,526 prices entered by 1,804 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 58% more expensive than in India
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