- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (¥1,257) | ¥1,054 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (¥754) | ¥698 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (¥377) | ¥436 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (¥176) | ¥205 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (¥402) | ¥285 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (¥453) | ¥777 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (¥805) | ¥910 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥697 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (¥352) | ¥414 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥265 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (¥1,509) | ¥1,538 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (¥352) | ¥203 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (¥201) | ¥198 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (¥150,886) | ¥231,808 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥100,591) | ¥125,591 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (¥20,118) | ¥21,159 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥100,591) | ¥113,754 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (¥50,295) | ¥74,885 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (¥3,018) | ¥4,134 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥251) | ¥1,827 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (¥1,508,860) | ¥2,590,890 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (¥201) | ¥145 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (¥2,012) | ¥11,257 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (¥3,018) | ¥4,035 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,358 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (¥5,030) | ¥8,046 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (¥503) | ¥880 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (¥302) | ¥491 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,823 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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