Cost of living comparison

Dominica

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Tonga

Nuku'alofa vs. Roseau Cost of Living Summary

Nuku'alofa is 1.0% cheaper than Roseau.

Restaurants: pay 26.7% more in Nuku'alofa
Groceries: pay 20.8% less in Nuku'alofa
Transportation: pay 47.2% less in Nuku'alofa
Housing: pay 89.7% more in Nuku'alofa
Childcare: pay 73.8% less in Nuku'alofa
Entertainment and Sports: pay 46.5% more in Nuku'alofa
Clothing: pay 67.6% less in Nuku'alofa

The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Nuku'alofa are more expensive than in Roseau. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, and groceries are lower in Nuku'alofa. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Nuku'alofa.

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Nuku'alofa vs. Roseau Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Nuku'alofa instead of Roseau, you would:

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pay 26.7% more for restaurants

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$8.31 TOP20.00	+12.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$10.38 TOP25.00	+58.1%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$2.84 TOP6.83	+15.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$2.46 TOP5.92	+10.7%
Average			+26.7%

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pay 20.8% less for groceries

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$1.04 TOP2.50	-50.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$4.50 TOP10.83	+274.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$5.92 TOP14.26	-53.0%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$5.09 TOP12.27	-9.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$2.67 TOP6.43	-47.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$1.26 TOP3.02	-56.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$1.26 TOP3.02	+16.9%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$1.32 TOP3.18	-35.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$1.70 TOP4.08	-27.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$1.44 TOP3.48	-10.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$1.19 TOP2.87	-13.1%
Average			-20.8%

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pay 47.2% less for transportation

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$5.50 TOP13.25	+2.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$41.53 TOP100.00	-21.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$5,814.53 TOP14,000.00	-83.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$18.69 TOP45.00	-36.1%
Average			-47.2%

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pay 89.7% more for housing

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$124.60 TOP300.00	+75.7%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$622.99 TOP1,500.00	+119.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	??
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$142.92 TOP344.12	+31.6%
Average			+89.7%

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pay 73.8% less for childcare

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$157.82 TOP380.00	+21.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$249.19 TOP600.00	-94.4%
Average			-73.8%

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pay 46.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$3.32 TOP8.00	+79.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$2.91 TOP7.00	-29.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$10.18 TOP24.50	+37.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$31.15 TOP75.00	-32.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$41.53 TOP100.00	+398.9%
Average			+46.5%

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pay 67.6% less for clothing

	Roseau	Nuku'alofa
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$14.54 TOP35.00	-73.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$17.65 TOP42.50	-52.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$20.77 TOP50.00	-71.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$29.07 TOP70.00	-68.6%
Average			-67.6%

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