Moving to Argentina from Tonga

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tonga to Argentina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tonga to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Argentina compared to Tonga.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
AR
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
AR
8.8

Tonga performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
AR
40.8

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
AR
4.0t

Tonga performs better than Argentina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
AR
24.6

Argentina performs significantly 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

TO
2.3%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
AR
$26,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
AR
9.3

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Argentina leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Tonga

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Argentina: 24.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Argentina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Argentina safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Tonga?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO AR
Population 105,517 46,245,668
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages English, Tongan Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911