Moving to Italy from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tonga to Italy.

Moved in 2023
2

people moved from Tonga to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Tonga.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Tonga across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
IT
42.5

Italy 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

TO
24.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
IT
5.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
IT
75.0%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
IT
$52,700

Italy 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

TO
77.5 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
IT
3.2

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

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Free
Italy passport holders can enter Tonga 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 Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Tonga?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO IT
Population 105,517 61,095,551
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tongan Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112