Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 28 (Rp 196,521) | Rp 67,167 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 56,149) | Rp 61,090 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 35,093) | Rp 32,593 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 21,056) | Rp 25,633 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 56,149) | Rp 31,337 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 21,056) | Rp 12,592 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 112,298) | Rp 72,901 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 45,403 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 49,130) | Rp 22,376 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,966 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 210,558) | Rp 344,694 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 1.00 (Rp 7,019) | Rp 18,943 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 24,565) | Rp 15,178 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Rp 21,055,847) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 14,037,232) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,807,446) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 14,037,232) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 7,018,616) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 421,117) | Rp 378,883 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 35,093) | Rp 83,441 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Rp 210,558,473) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 28,074) | Rp 12,092 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 280,745) | Rp 535,183 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 109,490) | Rp 33,023 | + 232% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 27,953 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 21,349 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 421,117) | Rp 261,890 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 701,862) | Rp 397,663 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 70,186) | Rp 149,637 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 42,112) | Rp 38,785 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 433,566 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (Rp 350,931) | Rp 46,861 | + 649% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia
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