Moving to Tonga from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Tonga? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Tonga, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tongan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tonga compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
TO
8.5

Tonga performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
TO
10.1

Argentina 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

AR
29.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
TO
1.6t

Tonga performs significantly better than Argentina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
TO
8.0

Argentina 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

AR
6.2%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
TO
$6,600

Argentina 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

AR
78.3 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
TO
12.4

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Tonga leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Argentina passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.
Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Tonga passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tonga: 8.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tonga offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Tonga performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Argentina?

Argentina 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 40.8 in Argentina. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR TO
Population 46,245,668 105,517
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, Tongan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +676
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911