Cost of living
Nukualofa compared to Tongatapu
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Overview comparison
NukualofaTongatapu
Consumer prices in Tongatapu are roughly 2% higher than in Nukualofa.
Cost of living
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,068 | 971 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,893 | 2,427 |
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| Without rent one person | 572 | 491 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,730 | 1,506 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 408.28 | 405.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 836.23 | 713.55 |
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| Food person | 369 | 421 |
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| Food family | 978 | 1,249 |
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| Transport person | 38.01 | 33.41 |
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| Transport family | 88.04 | 116.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.76 years | 84.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.25 | 8.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.55 | 66.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.53 | 8.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.4 | 2.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 3.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.27 | 2.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.51 | 203.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.01 | 192.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 446.79 | 386.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 411.37 | 420.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.9 | 131.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 159.93 | 216.43 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 123.21 | 104.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.44 | 9.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 395 | 348 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 300 | 236 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.51 | 1.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.66% | 40.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.97 | 6.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.82 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.25 | 0.97 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.83 | 4.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.63 | 10.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.03 | 7.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.89 | 8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 | 2.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 | 1.07 |
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Other
| Item | Nukualofa | Tongatapu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.58 | 31.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.32 | 4.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.31 | 23.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.49 | 4.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.28 | 37.23 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 75.96 | 81.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 142.46 | 169.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,033 | 4,084 |
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