Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Guam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guam to Sao Tome and Principe? Here's how the two 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 Guam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guam performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Guam 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
share of people below the poverty line
Guam 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
Guam performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Guam
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.
What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?
The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.
