Cost of Living in Tonga
Summary of cost of living in Tonga:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,290.7$ (7,923.2T$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 941.3$ (2,266.5T$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Tonga is, on average, 26.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Tonga is, on average, 74.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 T$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 150.00 T$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 25.00 T$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 T$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 T$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 7.00 T$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.83 T$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 5.92 T$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 3.77 T$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.27 T$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.25 T$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 12.27 T$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.83 T$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.43 T$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.39 T$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.02 T$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.02 T$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.18 T$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.08 T$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.48 T$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.87 T$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.33 T$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3.33 T$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 41.00 T$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.67 T$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 T$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 24.50 T$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 T$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 T$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 T$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 T$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 T$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3.50 T$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 14,000.00 T$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 20,000.00 T$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 450.00 T$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.33 T$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 300.00 T$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 75.00 T$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 100.00 T$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 100.00 T$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 380.00 T$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 600.00 T$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 35.00 T$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 42.50 T$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 50.00 T$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 70.00 T$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,500.00 T$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 120.39 T$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,000.00 T$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,386.00 T$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 92.90 T$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 55.74 T$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,640.97 T$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? | |
Prices in Tonga
This country had 11 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 5 February 2025
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Last update: 5 February 2025
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