Cost of living comparison
China is 6.5 times more expensive than Tonga overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 71.7% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 34.3% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 15.9% more in China
- Housing
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pay 81.3% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 37.8 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 37.3% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 4.8 times more in China
The cost of childcare, clothing, and transportation in China are more expensive than in Tonga. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in China. Notably, childcare and clothing are significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Tonga, you would:
pay 71.7% less for restaurants
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.40
TOP20.23
|
$2.85
CN¥20.65
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
TOP25.29
|
$5.07
CN¥36.65
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.66
TOP6.41
|
$0.49
CN¥3.54
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.38
TOP5.73
|
$0.30
CN¥2.17
|
|
pay 34.3% less for groceries
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.05
TOP2.53
|
$1.59
CN¥11.51
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.55
TOP10.96
|
$5.85
CN¥42.32
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.99
TOP14.42
|
$6.86
CN¥49.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.15
TOP12.41
|
$1.60
CN¥11.55
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.70
TOP6.50
|
$1.54
CN¥11.15
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.27
TOP3.06
|
$0.76
CN¥5.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.27
TOP3.06
|
$0.57
CN¥4.14
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.33
TOP3.21
|
$0.65
CN¥4.73
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TOP4.13
|
$0.52
CN¥3.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.46
TOP3.52
|
$0.32
CN¥2.32
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
TOP2.91
|
$0.40
CN¥2.90
|
|
pay 15.9% more for transportation
|
Tonga
|
China
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.57
TOP13.40
|
$4.44
CN¥32.15
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.01
TOP101.15
|
$22.47
CN¥162.55
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$5,881.34
TOP14,160.85
|
$19,071.53
CN¥137,968.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$69.32
TOP166.90
|
$3.97
CN¥28.75
|
|
pay 81.3% less for housing
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$126.03
TOP303.45
|
$11.70
CN¥84.60
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$328.33
CN¥2,375.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$205.78
CN¥1,488.66
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.56
TOP348.07
|
$40.46
CN¥292.69
|
|
pay 37.8 times more for childcare
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$159.64
TOP384.37
|
$459.70
CN¥3,325.57
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$252.06
TOP606.89
|
$18,318.08
CN¥132,517.57
|
|
pay 37.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.36
TOP8.09
|
$1.09
CN¥7.89
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.94
TOP7.08
|
$3.07
CN¥22.19
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.29
TOP24.78
|
$3.23
CN¥23.39
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$31.51
TOP75.86
|
$41.41
CN¥299.56
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$42.01
TOP101.15
|
$5.93
CN¥42.86
|
|
pay 4.8 times more for clothing
|
Tonga
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$4.20
TOP10.11
|
$48.23
CN¥348.87
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$17.85
TOP42.99
|
$31.67
CN¥229.12
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$21.00
TOP50.57
|
$72.53
CN¥524.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$29.41
TOP70.80
|
$75.53
CN¥546.44
|
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