Top expat cities

Tonga

Neiafu

#2 Top 5 cities

Neiafu attracts a yachting and island-lifestyle community, but it is smaller and less practical than the capital.

Country overview

Population

3Β 825

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aΕΎ 29°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Warm tropical maritime climate with breezes and high humidity for much of the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Everyday crime is generally low, but limited police and medical capacity, theft and maritime safety require routine caution.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Tropical cyclones, storm surge, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic disruption pose major risks to remote Vava'u.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Seasonal expats
  • Retirees
  • Creatives
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Strong tourism economy

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene