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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Tonga
Spending runs from TOP 631 a month in the poorest fifth to TOP 2,490 in the richest
Per person, whole country
TOP 1,210
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
TOP 631richest 20%
TOP 2,490
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Key facts
The cost of living in Tonga in numbers
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs TOP 2,340 here against TOP 2,290 in Samoa, the closest on price.
How living costs in Tonga compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Tonga against other countries
No price survey covers this country, so it is not placed on the scale.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Tonga
TOP 631/mo
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Take-home
TOP 509
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Potential savings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Tonga?
A typical person in Tonga spends about TOP 1,210 a month — around TOP 14,500 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Tonga?
By spending, Tonga ranks #84 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about TOP 1,210 a month, the poorest 20% about TOP 631 and the richest 20% about TOP 2,490. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Tonga in US dollars?
The cost of living in Tonga is about $507 a month, or roughly $6,084 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Tonga?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about TOP 631 a month per person, a typical one around TOP 1,210, and a comfortable life around TOP 1,550. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Tonga enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about TOP 1,210 a month, while the average take-home pay in Tonga is about TOP 1,760. For more on incomes, see salaries in Tonga.
Is Tonga an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Tonga is more expensive than 55% of countries worldwide and ranks 4th of 11 in Oceania by cost of living.
What currency is used in Tonga?
Tonga uses the Tongan Paʻanga (TOP). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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