Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Connecticut

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Connecticut to Sao Tome and Principe — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Connecticut and Sao Tome and Principe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CT
31.3%
ST
12.4%

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CT
91.3%
ST
51.0%

Connecticut performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CT
4.1%
ST
14.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CT
$77,582
ST
$5,500

Connecticut performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CT
78.4 yrs
ST
67.1 yrs

Connecticut performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a visa.
Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sao Tome and Principe?

Working remotely from Sao Tome and Principe's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Connecticut and Sao Tome and Principe.

How is healthcare in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Connecticut?

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Connecticut across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?

The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Connecticut, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ST
Population 3,574,097 217,164
Currency United States Dollar ($) São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +239
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911