Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hong Kong to Sao Tome and Principe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Sao Tome and Principe, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Hong Kong.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Hong Kong performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Hong Kong 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: 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?
Hong Kong performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?
The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
