Moving to Slovenia from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
SI
5.8

Slovenia 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
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
SI
33.3

Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
SI
6.3t

Tonga generally does better on environment, though Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
SI
89.0%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
SI
$48,100

Slovenia 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
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
SI
1.5

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Tonga leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Free
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovenia: 31.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovenia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Tonga?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO SI
Population 105,517 2,101,208
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Euro (€)
Languages English, Tongan Slovene
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +676 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112