Cost of living in Tonga compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (1,333 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (833 ₦) | 2,030 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (833 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (500 ₦) | 693 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (1,333 ₦) | 682 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (500 ₦) | 550 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (2,666 ₦) | 2,663 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (833 ₦) | 829 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (1,166 ₦) | 717 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 362 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (4,998 ₦) | 2,544 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (1,090 ₦) | 307 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (583 ₦) | 351 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (499,788 ₦) | 365,534 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (333,192 ₦) | 133,826 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (66,638 ₦) | 26,822 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (333,192 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (166,596 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 16,604 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (9,996 ₦) | 9,095 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 70,488 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 29,830 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (833 ₦) | 889 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,437 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,280 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,911 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 18,034 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (4,997,885 ₦) | 6,504,060 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (666 ₦) | 142 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (6,664 ₦) | 12,367 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,411 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,139 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 8,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,083 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 858 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (2,599 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 368 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 532 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,085 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (9,996 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,760 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (16,660 ₦) | 29,551 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (1,666 ₦) | 2,449 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (1,000 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 363 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 111,684 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 28 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,493 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (5,331 ₦) | 391 ₦ | + 1263% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 651 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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