Cost of living in Tonga compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (¥376) | ¥1,001 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥235) | ¥722 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥235) | ¥446 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (¥141) | ¥214 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (¥376) | ¥289 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (¥141) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (¥752) | ¥1,246 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥235) | ¥640 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (¥329) | ¥381 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥260 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (¥1,410) | ¥1,652 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (¥307) | ¥221 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (¥164) | ¥277 | - 41% | |
| 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 (¥140,981) | ¥182,340 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥93,988) | ¥121,270 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (¥18,798) | ¥15,948 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥93,988) | ¥127,445 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (¥46,994) | ¥86,552 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (¥2,820) | ¥3,835 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥39,892 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥235) | ¥2,162 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (¥1,409,815) | ¥2,936,380 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (¥188) | ¥142 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (¥1,880) | ¥9,348 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥206 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥238 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (¥2,820) | ¥3,275 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (¥4,699) | ¥5,924 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (¥470) | ¥806 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (¥282) | ¥520 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥510 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,220 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥491 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,107 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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