🇹🇴Cost of Living in Tonga

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Tonga.

Nukuʻalofa is the only city we currently track in Tonga, with a cost of living index of 46 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Tonga

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$880

per month

Couple

$1,320

per month

Family of 4

$1,850

per month

Student

$660

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Tonga, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Nukuʻalofa

Nukuʻalofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, the last remaining monarchy in the Pacific, located on the northern coast of Tongatapu island. The city has a relaxed island atmosphere with moderately high costs driven by import dependence, though local root crops and seafood remain affordable.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$880

Pop: 24,000Safety: 55/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Tonga

What is the cost of living in Tonga?

We track Nukuʻalofa in Tonga, which has a cost of living index of 46 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Tonga at 77 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.