Moving to Tonga from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece 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

How Greece 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

GR
1.1
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
TO
8.5

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
TO
10.1

Greece 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

GR
23.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
TO
1.6t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
TO
8.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GR
78.0%
TO
67.0%

Greece 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
TO
$6,600

Greece 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

GR
81.5 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
TO
12.4

Greece 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 Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Tonga passport holders can enter Greece 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?

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 Greece and Tonga.

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Greece 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 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

The official languages in Tonga are English and Tongan. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR TO
Population 10,533,871 105,517
Currency Euro (€) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Greek English, Tongan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +676
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112