Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Georgia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Georgia to Sao Tome and Principe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
ST
3.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
ST
11.7

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
ST
$355
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
ST
4.9

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe 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

GE
69.0
ST
85.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
ST
0.6t

Georgia generally does better on environment, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
ST
2.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
ST
1.9%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
ST
14.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
ST
$5,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
ST
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
ST
44.4

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Georgia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Sao Tome and Principe.
Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

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

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sao Tome and Principe, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Sao Tome and Principe scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?

The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE ST
Population 4,935,518 217,164
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)
Languages Georgian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +239
Time zones 1 1