Moving to Tonga from Antigua and Barbuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to Tonga — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Tonga.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Antigua and Barbuda and Tonga stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AG
10.7
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AG
7.5
TO
8.5

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Tonga leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AG
$1,241
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AG
29.0
TO
10.1

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AG
19.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AG
3.8t
TO
1.6t

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Tonga leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AG
10.6
TO
8.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AG
96.0%
TO
67.0%

Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Tonga across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AG
11.0%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AG
$28,700
TO
$6,600

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Tonga leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AG
77.8 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AG
14.3
TO
12.4

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Tonga. To live, work, or study long-term in Tonga, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tonga's immigration authority.

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.
Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tonga passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tonga?

With 8.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tonga can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Antigua and Barbuda and Tonga.

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Tonga leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AG TO
Population 100,335 105,517
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages English English, Tongan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1268 +676
Time zones 1 1