- Cost of Living
- Tonga
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tonga compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 25 (4,034 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Pa'anga 15 (2,420 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 8 (1,210 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.50 (565 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (1,291 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 9 (1,452 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (2,581 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 1,160 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (1,129 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 321 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (4,840 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Pa'anga 7 (1,129 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 4.00 (645 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 3,000 (484,021 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 2,000 (322,681 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (64,536 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Pa'anga 2,000 (322,681 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Pa'anga 1,000 (161,340 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,911 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (9,680 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (807 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,922 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 11,004 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 17,547 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 30,237 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (4,840,209 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (645 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (6,454 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Tonga is in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,894 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,666 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,358 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 382 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,562 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Tonga is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Pa'anga 60 (9,680 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,270 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (16,134 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (1,613 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (968 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 559 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,066 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,754 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 461 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,402 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
161.340
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Cost of living in Tonga is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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