- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (Rp 156,833) | Rp 65,531 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (Rp 94,100) | Rp 49,511 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 47,050) | Rp 30,885 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 21,957) | Rp 18,934 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 50,187) | Rp 22,695 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (Rp 56,460) | Rp 14,388 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 100,373) | Rp 60,646 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,954 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 43,913) | Rp 18,653 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,286 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 188,200) | Rp 371,771 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 43,913) | Rp 18,926 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,093) | Rp 15,260 | + 64% | |
| 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 18,820,008) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,546,672) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,509,334) | Rp 887,496 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,546,672) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,273,336) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 667,380 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 376,400) | Rp 252,522 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 31,367) | Rp 55,089 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 659,239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 428,524 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,009,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 936,471 | - | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Rp 188,200,080) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 25,093) | Rp 8,761 | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 250,933) | Rp 382,650 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 332,164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,514 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 15,188 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 81,236 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 376,400) | Rp 211,083 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,257 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 627,334) | Rp 497,062 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 62,733) | Rp 118,309 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 37,640) | Rp 45,661 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 54,748 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,789 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,681 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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