Moving to Tonga from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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

SI
0.6
TO
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
TO
8.5

Slovenia performs better than Tonga across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
TO
$512
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
TO
10.1

Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
TO
24.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
TO
1.6t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
TO
8.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
TO
67.0%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
TO
2.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TO
$6,600

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
TO
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TO
12.4

Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Tonga passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Is Tonga safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Tonga across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tonga is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Tonga compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia 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 33.3 in Slovenia. Tonga scores 57 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What language do they speak in Tonga?

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

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At a Glance

SI TO
Population 2,101,208 105,517
Currency Euro (€) Tongan Paʻanga (TOP)
Languages Slovene English, Tongan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +676
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112