Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
ST
3.2

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
ST
$355

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
48.9
ST
2.0

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
ST
14.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
ST
$5,500

Liechtenstein 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

LI
82.6 yrs
ST
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
ST
44.4

Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

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

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

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?

With 2.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sao Tome and Principe can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Sao Tome and Principe.

Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

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

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Liechtenstein 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 Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI ST
Population 39,711 217,164
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)
Languages German Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +239
Time zones 1 1