Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Equatorial Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Sao Tome and Principe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Equatorial Guinea to Sao Tome and Principe.
people born in Equatorial Guinea live in Sao Tome and Principe · UN DESA
Who's moving to Sao Tome and Principe?
Top countries of origin for Sao Tome and Principe's foreign-born residents.
- 1,220
- 319
- 210
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4.129
Equatorial Guinea
- 104
- 102
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Equatorial Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Equatorial Guinea performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Equatorial Guinea performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.
Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Free
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea
Visa Online (e-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 Sao Tome and Principe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sao Tome and Principe: 2.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sao Tome and Principe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?
Equatorial Guinea performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Equatorial Guinea?
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sao Tome and Principe, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Sao Tome and Principe scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).
What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?
The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.
