Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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 Sao Tome and Principe and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
