Moving to Nepal from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
NP
2.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
NP
28.2

Tonga performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
NP
8.7

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
NP
0.5t

Tonga generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
NP
4.7
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
NP
52.0%

Tonga performs better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
NP
$4,700

Tonga performs better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
NP
25.1

Tonga performs better than Nepal 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 Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Tonga passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal 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 Nepal.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Tonga?

Tonga generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO NP
Population105,51730,666,598
CurrencyTongan Paʻanga (TOP)Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
LanguagesEnglish, TonganNepali
Driving sideLeftLeft
Calling code+676+977
Time zones11
Emergency number100