Moving to Burkina Faso from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Burkina Faso — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Sao Tome and Principe and Burkina Faso stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
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 Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burkina Faso performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on employment & economy, though Burkina Faso leads in unemployment rate.
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
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso. To live, work, or study long-term in Burkina Faso, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Burkina Faso's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso?
With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Burkina Faso can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and Burkina Faso.
Is Burkina Faso safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Burkina Faso compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burkina Faso leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Burkina Faso, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Burkina Faso scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Burkina Faso?
The official language in Burkina Faso is French. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
