Moving to Tonga from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

NP
2.1
TO
0.9
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
TO
8.5

Tonga performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
TO
10.1

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NP
76.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
TO
1.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NP
4.7
TO
8.0
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NP
52.0%
TO
67.0%

Tonga performs significantly better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
TO
$6,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
TO
12.4

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Tonga passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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 Nepal and Tonga.

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Tonga performs significantly better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Nepal?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Tonga, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

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

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At a Glance

NP TO
Population30,666,598105,517
CurrencyNepalese Rupee (NPR)Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
LanguagesNepaliEnglish, Tongan
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+977+676
Time zones11
Emergency number100