Cost of living in Tonga compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (1,260 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (788 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (788 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (473 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (1,260 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (473 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (2,521 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Pa'anga 5.00 (788 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (1,103 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 324 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (4,726 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 6.00 (945 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (551 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (472,633 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (315,088 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (63,018 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (315,088 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (157,544 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (9,453 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 84,820 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (788 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 14,247 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (4,726,325 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (630 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (6,302 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,448 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (9,453 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (15,754 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (1,575 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (945 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 567 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 15,931 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 475 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,202 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria
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