Cost of living in Tonga compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (1,465 ₦) | 1,563 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (916 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (916 ₦) | 1,150 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (549 ₦) | 1,285 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (1,465 ₦) | 833 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (549 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (2,930 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (916 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (1,282 ₦) | 985 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 381 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (5,494 ₦) | 2,452 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (1,198 ₦) | 660 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (641 ₦) | 560 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (549,377 ₦) | 1,773,070 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (366,251 ₦) | 776,968 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (73,250 ₦) | 44,622 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (366,251 ₦) | 633,261 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (183,126 ₦) | 300,161 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 29,638 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (10,988 ₦) | 22,655 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 119,635 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 3,231 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (916 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,866 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,269 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 25,310 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,580 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (5,493,772 ₦) | 7,502,580 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (733 ₦) | 169 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (7,325 ₦) | 10,403 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,720 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,921 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,132 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,204 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 937 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (2,857 ₦) | 1,852 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 900 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 663 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,754 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (10,988 ₦) | 10,095 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,899 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (18,313 ₦) | 15,587 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (1,831 ₦) | 2,405 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (1,099 ₦) | 1,158 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 690 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 144,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 15,081 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (5,860 ₦) | 713 ₦ | + 722% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria
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