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Alotau vs Haveluloto

Alotau, Papua New Guinea compared with Haveluloto, Tonga: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Country Papua New Guinea Tonga
Nomad score 3.2 / 10 4.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,529 / mo $2,977 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 24°C 24° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI) 32 Good 48 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Average high 29.8°C 26.2°C
Average low 24.1°C 23°C
Precipitation 184 mm / mo 169 mm / mo
Sunshine 294 h / mo 293 h / mo
Humidity 85% 76%
Rain days 22.8 / mo 16.9 / mo
Wind speed 12.1 km/h 25.5 km/h

PG Alotau · average high by month

TO Haveluloto · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
US AQI 32 48
PM2.5 10.2 µg/m³ 8.8 µg/m³
PM10 14.6 µg/m³ 15.2 µg/m³
Ozone 46 µg/m³ 58 µg/m³
UV index 1.3 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.9 1.4
Local Payment Services 2.3 2.7
Startup Scene 1.0 1.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Air Conditioning 3.4 5.2
Green Spaces 6.6 5.5
Natural Disaster Risk 3.5 3.1
Noise Pollution 6.6 6.0
Seasonal Variety 2.7 2.4
Weather 5.0 7.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Mobile Network Coverage 4.0 5.6
Power Grid Reliability 3.2 5.0
Public WiFi Availability 1.8 2.3
VPN Reliability 4.2 5.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Accommodation Cost 3.8 4.6
Cost of Living 3.8 4.9
Currency Stability 3.2 5.6
Entertainment Cost 3.7 5.9
Food & Groceries 3.1 4.6
Gym Membership Cost 3.1 4.1
Transportation Cost 4.3 4.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Culture 4.8 5.7
Indoors Fun 1.9 2.2
Language Learning Opportunities 2.8 3.3
Local Experiences & Tours 5.8 5.8
Nightlife 2.1 2.2
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.4 1.0
Nomad Friendly 1.6 2.9
Online Community Presence 0.6 1.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Cafes with WiFi 1.2 1.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.5 0.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.6 0.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.6 0.7
Internet Speed 2.7 3.1
Local SIM Card Availability 5.0 5.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Fitness Facilities 2.1 2.6
Food Scene 3.2 4.0
Healthy Food Options 3.5 4.2
Yoga Studios 0.8 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Healthcare 3.1 4.4
Healthcare Affordability 6.0 6.3
Healthcare Quality 3.0 3.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 2.8
Ease of Business Registration 2.0 3.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.2 3.1
Freedom of Speech 5.2 6.5
Political Stability 3.7 7.0
Tax Friendliness 3.3 5.9
Visa Ease 3.4 5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Air Quality 7.8 8.1
Cleanliness 5.3 6.2
Environmental Quality 7.8 8.0
Family Friendly 4.7 7.0
Language Barrier 5.5 5.2
Work-Life Balance 5.6 8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Female Friendly 3.6 6.4
Racial Tolerance 5.1 7.1
Safety 4.5 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Airport Connectivity 3.3 3.4
Cycling 2.4 2.8
Intercity Travel Options 2.8 2.6
Public Transit 2.2 2.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 1.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.6 2.8
Walkability 4.9 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Coworking Quality 1.3 0.6
Freelance Ecosystem 1.7 1.3
Networking Opportunities 1.8 1.2
Remote Job Opportunities 2.2 1.5
Time Zone Favorability 4.6 4.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Jeans $57 per pair $47 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $32 per dress
Running Shoes $91 per pair $97 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Dining Out $45 per month $119 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Cinema Ticket $5.66 per ticket $6.35 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Coffee $1.81 per cup $3.60 per cup
Beer $2.27 per pint $2.96 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.66 per meal $9.32 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $34 per meal $51 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.93 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $2.72 per kg $4.45 per kg
Bread $1.13 per loaf $1.36 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.68 per bottle $1.48 per bottle
Milk $2.27 per liter $2.03 per liter
Rice $1.81 per kg $1.74 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.66 per kg $6.99 per kg
Beef $7.93 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $19 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Groceries $204 per month $254 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $25 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.06 per purchase $7.62 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Housing $181 per month $360 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $408 per month $487 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,020 per month $1,186 per month
Coworking Space $272 per month $148 per month
Coliving Space $566 per month $508 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Internet & Mobile $34 per month $47 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Leisure Activities $23 per month $34 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Haircut $6.80 per visit $11 per visit
Laundry $6.80 per kg $8.47 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Mobile Plan $23 per month $28 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $68 per month $76 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $6.35 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $38 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Transportation $45 per month $51 per month
Taxi Start $2.27 per trip $2.12 per trip
Taxi per km $0.68 per km $1.48 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $36 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.66 per trip $7.62 per trip
Gasoline $1.02 per liter $1.33 per liter
Scooter Rental $34 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PG Alotau TO Haveluloto
Utilities $57 per month $93 per month
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