Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 50,477) | Rp 48,924 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,548) | Rp 55,115 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,548) | Rp 32,165 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,929) | Rp 20,667 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 50,477) | Rp 25,337 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,929) | Rp 17,064 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 100,954) | Rp 61,721 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,548) | Rp 37,576 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 44,167) | Rp 19,651 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 33,333 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 189,288) | Rp 374,037 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 41,268) | Rp 18,761 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 22,084) | Rp 18,326 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Rp 18,928,848) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,619,232) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,523,846) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,619,232) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,309,616) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 378,577) | Rp 329,516 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 66,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,548) | Rp 68,439 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,371 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,071,420 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Rp 189,288,481) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,238) | Rp 8,926 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 252,385) | Rp 228,023 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 98,430) | Rp 44,295 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,030 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,336 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 378,577) | Rp 176,169 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,763 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 630,962) | Rp 361,319 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 63,096) | Rp 133,391 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 37,858) | Rp 36,857 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (Rp 201,908) | Rp 28,321 | + 613% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 822 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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