Moving to Tonga from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Tonga, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tongan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tonga compared to Bangladesh.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
TO
8.5

Tonga performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
TO
10.1

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
TO
1.6t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Tonga leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
TO
8.0

Tonga performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
TO
$6,600

Bangladesh 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

BD
74.7 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
TO
12.4

Tonga performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Tonga passport holders can enter Bangladesh without a visa.

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 Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD TO
Population 165,650,475 105,517
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Bengali English, Tongan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +880 +676
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999