Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 48,134) | Rp 63,603 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 30,084) | Rp 52,096 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 30,084) | Rp 29,839 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,050) | Rp 19,089 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 48,134) | Rp 26,214 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Rp 18,050) | Rp 15,495 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 96,269) | Rp 80,087 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 30,084) | Rp 38,449 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 42,118) | Rp 19,785 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,140 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 180,504) | Rp 426,288 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 39,353) | Rp 15,733 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 21,059) | Rp 14,049 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Rp 18,050,436) | Rp 13,874,100 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,033,624) | Rp 7,545,280 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,406,725) | Rp 1,009,980 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,033,624) | Rp 7,124,290 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,016,812) | Rp 3,429,740 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 719,822 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 361,009) | Rp 295,313 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,188,560 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,739,290 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,767 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 30,084) | Rp 49,231 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 669,132 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 489,594 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,091,330 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Rp 180,504,365) | Rp 441,401,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 24,067) | Rp 9,317 | + 158% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Rp 240,672) | Rp 336,436 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 31,803 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 114,247 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 301,713 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,714 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 32,503 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 17,807 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,858 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 64,330 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 361,009) | Rp 191,957 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 108,325 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 382,441 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 601,681) | Rp 443,108 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 60,168) | Rp 152,100 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 36,101) | Rp 44,745 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,042,150 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,432 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 597,783 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,303 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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