Cost of living in Mua

In Mua, Tonga, a family of four typically needs around $2227 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $961 monthly.

How expensive is Mua compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Mua is 13% cheaper overall.

How does Mua compare to your city?

Mua is 22% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Mua is, on average, 68% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Mua?

Who is Mua a good fit for?

Mua tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Mua so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in Mua is rent and utilities, which can be significant. This can make it challenging for those on tighter budgets.

Is food expensive in Mua?

Food prices in Mua are 14% higher than the European benchmark. This may impact overall monthly expenses for residents.

Is public transport affordable in Mua?

Public transport in Mua is 36% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a cost-effective option for getting around the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
961 $
Without Rent
528 $
Rent & Utilities
433 $
Food
424 $
Transport
39 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
700 $
GDP per Capita
4,682 $
Freedom Index
5.60
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
30%
Population
5.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 7.77 $
Dinner 63.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.51 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.43 $
Capuccino 3 $
Coke, 330ml 2.71 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.6 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.07 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.15 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.27 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.29 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.9 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.59 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.87 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.31 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.72 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.11 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 17.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.3 $
Cigarette pack 13.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.12 $
Monthly Pass 43.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.49 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.91 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 23.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.32 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.22 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.31 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 117 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 179 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 128 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 173 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 432 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 246 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 431 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 427 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 259 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 7 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.44%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.85 $
Haircut 4.96 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 70.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 36.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 162 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,587 $

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Australia
Mua vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 149% more expensive) Mua vs Sydney (Sydney is 191% more expensive) Mua vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 159% more expensive) Mua vs Perth (Perth is 144% more expensive) Mua vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 134% more expensive) Mua vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 139% more expensive) Mua vs Canberra (Canberra is 149% more expensive) Mua vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 80% more expensive) Mua vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 59% more expensive) Mua vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 95% more expensive)
New Zealand
Mua vs Auckland (Auckland is 129% more expensive) Mua vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 106% more expensive) Mua vs Manukau (Manukau is 102% more expensive) Mua vs Wellington (Wellington is 133% more expensive) Mua vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 74% more expensive) Mua vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 86% more expensive) Mua vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 52% more expensive) Mua vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 94% more expensive) Mua vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 37% more expensive) Mua vs Napier (Napier is 46% more expensive)
Marshall Islands
Mua vs Majuro (Majuro is 58% more expensive) Mua vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 58% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Mua vs Honiara (Honiara is 52% more expensive) Mua vs Auki (Auki is 52% more expensive)
Palau
Mua vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 22% more expensive) Mua vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 22% more expensive)
Tonga
Mua vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 0% more expensive) Mua vs Mua (Mua has similar costs)
Fiji
Mua vs Suva (Suva is 4% less expensive) Mua vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 7% less expensive) Mua vs Nadi (Nadi is 6% less expensive) Mua vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 37% less expensive)
Samoa
Mua vs Manase (Manase is 31% less expensive) Mua vs Apia (Apia is 31% less expensive)
Nauru
Mua vs Yaren (Yaren is 35% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Mua vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 38% less expensive) Mua vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 38% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Mua vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 42% less expensive) Mua vs Lae (Lae is 44% less expensive)
Kiribati
Mua vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 46% less expensive) Mua vs London (London is 46% less expensive)