Cost of living in Tonga compared to Mexico
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Tonga is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 28 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 307 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 8 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 160 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 70 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 46 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 29 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 92 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 35 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 279 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 1.00 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 36 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | - 2% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Tonga is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (Mex$ 21,159) | Mex$ 22,764 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Mex$ 14,106) | Mex$ 11,446 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (Mex$ 2,821) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (Mex$ 14,106) | Mex$ 13,867 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (Mex$ 7,053) | Mex$ 7,699 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 905 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 425 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,156 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,736 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 116 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 119 | - 70% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 975 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 692 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,728 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,395 | - | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Tonga is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (Mex$ 211,593) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 612 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 93 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 218 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 691 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 69 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 260 | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Tonga | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 396 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 165 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 838 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (Mex$ 705) | Mex$ 922 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 177 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 80 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,346 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 906 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 50 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 83 | + 326% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,299 prices entered by 829 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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