Cost of living comparison

Czech Republic

compared to

Tonga

Tonga vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary

Tonga is 15.7% cheaper than Czech Republic overall.

Restaurants: pay 13.0% more in Tonga
Groceries: pay 36.1% more in Tonga
Transportation: pay 33.0% less in Tonga
Housing: pay 1.5% less in Tonga
Childcare: pay 89.4% less in Tonga
Entertainment and Sports: pay 38.4% more in Tonga
Clothing: pay 73.5% less in Tonga

The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in Tonga are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, and housing are lower in Tonga.

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Tonga vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Tonga instead of Czech Republic, you would:

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pay 13.0% more for restaurants

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.97 CZK194.19	$8.31 TOP20.00	-7.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.74 CZK189.25	$10.38 TOP25.00	+18.8%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.76 CZK38.15	$2.84 TOP6.83	+61.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50 CZK32.49	$2.46 TOP5.92	+63.7%
Average			+13.0%

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pay 36.1% more for groceries

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Bread 1 loaf	$1.41 CZK30.60	$1.04 TOP2.50	-26.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.96 CZK129.01	$4.50 TOP10.83	-24.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.08 CZK88.28	$5.92 TOP14.26	+45.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.28 CZK70.91	$5.09 TOP12.27	+55.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 CZK87.80	$2.67 TOP6.43	-34.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.72 CZK15.67	$1.26 TOP3.02	+73.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 CZK16.08	$1.26 TOP3.02	+69.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CZK20.13	$1.32 TOP3.18	+41.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.50 CZK32.56	$1.70 TOP4.08	+12.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 CZK10.53	$1.44 TOP3.48	+197.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.46 CZK9.95	$1.19 TOP2.87	+159.7%
Average			+36.1%

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pay 33.0% less for transportation

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.85 CZK148.26	$5.50 TOP13.25	-19.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.32 CZK526.34	$41.53 TOP100.00	+70.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,756.53 CZK644K	$5,814.53 TOP14,000.00	-80.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.51 CZK292.43	$18.69 TOP45.00	+38.3%
Average			-33.0%

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pay 1.5% less for housing

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.95 CZK410.18	$124.60 TOP300.00	+557.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$691.41 CZK14,965.88	$622.99 TOP1,500.00	-9.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$577.26 CZK12,494.98	??
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$215.39 CZK4,662.15	$142.92 TOP344.12	-33.6%
Average			-1.5%

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pay 89.4% less for childcare

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$414.07 CZK8,962.72	$157.82 TOP380.00	-61.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,470.92 CZK183K	$249.19 TOP600.00	-97.1%
Average			-89.4%

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pay 38.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.34 CZK50.68	$3.32 TOP8.00	+41.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 CZK64.46	$2.91 TOP7.00	-2.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.20 CZK155.88	$10.18 TOP24.50	+41.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$52.10 CZK1,127.67	$31.15 TOP75.00	-40.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.10 CZK218.56	$41.53 TOP100.00	+311.3%
Average			+38.4%

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pay 73.5% less for clothing

	Czech Republic	Tonga
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.46 CZK1,654.95	$14.54 TOP35.00	-81.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.88 CZK776.66	$17.65 TOP42.50	-50.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.11 CZK2,015.41	$20.77 TOP50.00	-77.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$122.95 CZK2,661.32	$29.07 TOP70.00	-76.4%
Average			-73.5%

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