Moving to Cameroon from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Cameroon. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
CM
10.6

Tonga performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
CM
1.3

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

TO
24.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
CM
0.4t

Tonga generally does better on environment, though Cameroon 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

TO
8.0
CM
2.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
CM
46.0%

Tonga performs better than Cameroon 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%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
CM
$4,800

Tonga performs better than Cameroon 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
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
CM
48.7

Tonga performs better than Cameroon across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?

With 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cameroon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tonga and Cameroon.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Cameroon across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Tonga?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO CM
Population 105,517 29,321,637
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Tongan English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112