Cost of living in Tonga compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (¥387) | ¥981 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥242) | ¥700 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥242) | ¥414 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (¥145) | ¥205 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (¥387) | ¥251 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (¥145) | ¥655 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (¥773) | ¥964 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥242) | ¥741 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (¥338) | ¥391 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥300 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (¥1,449) | ¥1,420 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (¥316) | ¥178 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (¥169) | ¥217 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (¥144,948) | ¥299,320 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥96,632) | ¥164,446 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (¥19,326) | ¥21,056 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (¥96,632) | ¥150,152 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (¥48,316) | ¥78,123 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,902 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (¥2,899) | ¥4,118 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥70,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,705 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (¥242) | ¥2,406 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,319 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,375 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,139 | - | |
| 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 (¥1,449,475) | ¥2,627,120 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (¥193) | ¥135 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (¥1,933) | ¥10,272 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥611 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (¥754) | ¥528 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥152 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥258 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,156 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (¥2,899) | ¥3,672 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (¥4,832) | ¥6,066 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (¥483) | ¥1,131 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (¥290) | ¥435 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥548 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,625 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (¥1,546) | ¥530 | + 192% | |
| 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 858 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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