Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 50,336) | Rp 45,378 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,460) | Rp 54,330 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,460) | Rp 27,591 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,876) | Rp 19,722 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 50,336) | Rp 26,707 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,876) | Rp 18,501 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 100,673) | Rp 56,542 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 42,973 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 44,044) | Rp 22,558 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,959 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 188,762) | Rp 337,317 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 41,153) | Rp 20,426 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 22,022) | Rp 17,971 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 24% 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 18,876,176) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,584,118) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,516,824) | Rp 496,641 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,584,118) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,292,059) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 377,524) | Rp 400,530 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 43,866 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,460) | Rp 71,573 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 439,901 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,223,050 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 5% 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 188,761,764) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,168) | Rp 11,904 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 251,682) | Rp 150,291 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Tonga | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,595 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 98,156) | Rp 34,558 | + 184% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 30,035 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| 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 377,524) | Rp 216,012 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 629,206) | Rp 383,761 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 62,921) | Rp 162,937 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 37,752) | Rp 36,298 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (Rp 314,603) | Rp 35,528 | + 786% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 605 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia
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