- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (Rp 162,397) | Rp 66,106 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (Rp 97,438) | Rp 50,634 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 48,719) | Rp 30,568 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 22,736) | Rp 19,074 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 51,967) | Rp 24,685 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (Rp 58,463) | Rp 16,247 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 103,934) | Rp 66,045 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,044 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 45,471) | Rp 18,542 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,310 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 194,876) | Rp 368,198 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 45,471) | Rp 19,117 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,983) | Rp 16,216 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Rp 19,487,592) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,991,728) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,598,346) | Rp 910,541 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,991,728) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,495,864) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 619,505 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 389,752) | Rp 287,299 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,810,710 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,787,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 58,356 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 32,479) | Rp 56,285 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 615,926 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 985,125 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 811,453 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Rp 194,875,923) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,983) | Rp 8,898 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 259,835) | Rp 381,291 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 92,997 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 389,752) | Rp 216,823 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,274 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 649,586) | Rp 505,534 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 64,959) | Rp 133,066 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 38,975) | Rp 46,363 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 56,412 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 565,576 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,845 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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