Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Puerto Rico to Sao Tome and Principe — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Puerto Rico and Sao Tome and Principe stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Puerto Rico 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2021–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico
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?
With 3.0 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 Puerto Rico and Sao Tome and Principe.
Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Puerto Rico.
How is healthcare in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Puerto Rico?
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
