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Cost of living in Tonga compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (₨760) | ₨395 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (₨456) | ₨257 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (₨228) | ₨143 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (₨106) | ₨52 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (₨243) | ₨71 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (₨274) | ₨37 | + 642% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (₨487) | ₨195 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (₨213) | ₨24 | + 771% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨120 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (₨913) | ₨865 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (₨213) | ₨82 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨122) | ₨33 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (₨91,255) | ₨30,975 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨60,837) | ₨20,739 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (₨12,167) | ₨4,229 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (₨60,837) | ₨23,584 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (₨30,418) | ₨15,158 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,397 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,825) | ₨772 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,237 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,729 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (₨152) | ₨546 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,420 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,712 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,018 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,262 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (₨912,553) | ₨888,670 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (₨122) | ₨79 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (₨1,217) | ₨1,293 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨328 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,169 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨263 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨183 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨128 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨299 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (₨1,825) | ₨1,247 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨495 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (₨3,042) | ₨1,840 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (₨304) | ₨831 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (₨183) | ₨218 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨239 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,438 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,877 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨255 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28,701 prices entered by 4,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 61% more expensive than in India
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