Travel budget in Tonga

Tonga: calculate your travel budget

Tonga: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tonga for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 45 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1276* (2996 T$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 44 per person

Total budget:

$ 5452* (12768 T$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 170 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 143 per person
  • $ 88 per person

Total budget:

$ 10299* (24122 T$)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Tonga in 2025

Cost of living: Tonga VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tonga in 2025 is 11% higher than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Tonga by expense type

Tonga: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tonga costs 21% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.6/person
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 33/person
($ 28 to $ 52)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

12% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.4 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 7.3)

35% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 4.4)

46% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 7.8)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 5.2)

38% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Tonga: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tonga costs 21% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 45/night
( $ 45)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
( $ 109)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 146/night
( $ 146)

6% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 193/night
( $ 193)

4% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187

Tonga: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tonga is 9% more expensive than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.8)

22% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 2.5)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

14% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.2/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 5.5)

29% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 13)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

13% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

33% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 4.4)

67% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

38% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Tonga: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Tonga is 6% more expensive than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.1/ticket
( $ 2.1)

26% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 9.2/km
( $ 9.2)

214% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 16/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 16)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Tonga: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tonga is 144% more expensive than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 44/ticket
( $ 44)

188% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 44/hr
( $ 44)

100% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Tonga: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Tonga costs 52% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10.5/pack
($ 10.3 to $ 11)

10% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 4.4 to $ 26)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 108
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 19
($ 11 to $ 26)

61% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Nukuʻalofa
Sydney → Nukuʻalofa
Sydney → Nukuʻalofa
$ 707
(fair price: $ 580)
Auckland → Nukuʻalofa
Auckland → Nukuʻalofa
Auckland → Nukuʻalofa
$ 534
(fair price: $ 420)
Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa
Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa
Melbourne → Nukuʻalofa
$ 761
(fair price: $ 625)
London → Nukuʻalofa
London → Nukuʻalofa
London → Nukuʻalofa
$ 2492
(fair price: $ 2128)
Los Angeles → Nukuʻalofa
Los Angeles  → Nukuʻalofa
Los Angeles  → Nukuʻalofa
$ 1640
(fair price: $ 1405)

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About the information on the cost of living in Tonga

The information about the cost of living in Tonga shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Tonga updated on 30-04-2025.

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