Cost of living in Tonga compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tonga is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Pa'anga 8 (1,592 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Pa'anga 5.00 (995 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Pa'anga 5.00 (995 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Pa'anga 3.00 (597 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Pa'anga 8 (1,592 ₦) | 875 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Pa'anga 3.00 (597 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Pa'anga 16 (3,185 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 2,062 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Pa'anga 7 (1,393 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 604 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Pa'anga 30 (5,971 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Pa'anga 7 (1,302 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Pa'anga 3.50 (697 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Tonga is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Pa'anga 3,000 (597,120 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Pa'anga 2,000 (398,080 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Pa'anga 400 (79,616 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Pa'anga 2,000 (398,080 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Pa'anga 1,000 (199,040 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 9,353 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Pa'anga 60 (11,942 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 95,780 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,540 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5,479 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Pa'anga 5.00 (995 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Tonga is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,961 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,056 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 25,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 26,918 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Tonga is 49% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Pa'anga 30,000 (5,971,200 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Pa'anga 4.00 (796 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Pa'anga 40 (7,962 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tonga is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Tonga | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 835 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Pa'anga 16 (3,105 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 469 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 620 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,534 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (11,942 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,412 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Pa'anga 100 (19,904 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Pa'anga 10 (1,990 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Pa'anga 6.00 (1,194 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 19,892 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Pa'anga 32 (6,369 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 1162% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Tonga is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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