Moving to Bahrain from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. 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 Bahrain compared to Tonga.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
BH
8.1

Bahrain performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
BH
8.4

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
BH
23.9t

Tonga performs better than Bahrain 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
BH
18.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
BH
100.0%

Bahrain 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%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
BH
$57,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
BH
10.2

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Bahrain 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 Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tonga passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.
Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Bahrain performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Tonga?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

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

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At a Glance

TO BH
Population 105,517 1,540,558
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English, Tongan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999