Moving to Armenia from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Armenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
AM
13.6

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
AM
31.2

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ST
85.0
AM
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
AM
2.5t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Armenia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
AM
18.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
AM
59.9%

Armenia 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

ST
14.2%
AM
8.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
AM
$20,800

Armenia performs significantly 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

ST
67.1 yrs
AM
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
AM
12.2

Armenia 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 Sao Tome and Principe and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Armenia

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

Armenia passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Armenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Armenia: 18.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Armenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Armenia safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Armenia?

The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST AM
Population 217,164 3,000,756
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages Portuguese Armenian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +374
Time zones 1 1