- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (Rp 152,576) | Rp 63,072 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (Rp 91,546) | Rp 48,991 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 45,773) | Rp 27,633 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (Rp 21,361) | Rp 19,593 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Rp 48,824) | Rp 26,332 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (Rp 54,927) | Rp 13,296 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Rp 97,649) | Rp 61,207 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 34,249 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 42,721) | Rp 16,246 | + 163% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,324 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Rp 183,091) | Rp 361,430 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (Rp 42,721) | Rp 20,153 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 24,412) | Rp 17,162 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Rp 18,309,120) | Rp 11,435,900 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,206,080) | Rp 7,504,990 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Rp 2,441,216) | Rp 1,071,210 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Rp 12,206,080) | Rp 7,608,140 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Rp 6,103,040) | Rp 4,142,210 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 691,819 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 366,182) | Rp 303,530 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,322,790 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,660 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 48,003 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Rp 30,515) | Rp 50,915 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 574,040 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 422,764 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,035,090 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 990,885 | - | |
| 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 183,091,201) | Rp 433,968,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Rp 24,412) | Rp 8,748 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 306,549 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 18,737 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 71,789 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,840 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 35,874 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 20,511 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 29,043 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 11,569 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,259 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,094 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Rp 366,182) | Rp 215,409 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,382 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Rp 610,304) | Rp 479,575 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Rp 61,030) | Rp 131,447 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Rp 36,618) | Rp 48,005 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,987 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,986,280 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,629 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 573,489 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,960 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,690 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia
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