Moving to Tonga from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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 Libya and Tonga stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
TO
8.5

Tonga performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LY
20.4
TO
10.1

Libya 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

LY
54.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
TO
1.6t

Tonga performs significantly better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.5
TO
8.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LY
82.0%
TO
67.4%

Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Tonga leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.8%
TO
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$6,449
TO
$6,547

Tonga performs significantly better than Libya across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LY
71.1 yrs
TO
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
7.9
TO
7.8

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Libya

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

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 8.2 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 Libya and Tonga.

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Tonga performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Libya?

Libya 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 20.4 in Libya. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

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

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At a Glance

LY TO
Population 7,458,555 103,742
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Arabic English, Tongan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +676
Time zones 1 1