Moving to Tonga from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
TO
8.5

Grenada 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

GD
$880
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
TO
10.1

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
TO
1.6t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
TO
8.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GD
78.0%
TO
67.0%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
TO
$6,600

Tonga generally does better on employment & economy, though Grenada leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
TO
12.4

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Grenada leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Tonga passport holders can enter Grenada 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 Grenada and Tonga.

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Grenada 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 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

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

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At a Glance

GD TO
Population 113,949 105,517
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages English English, Tongan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +676
Time zones 1 1