Moving to Czech Republic from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Sao Tome and Principe to Czech Republic.

Living there in 2015
2

people born in Sao Tome and Principe live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

Top countries of origin for Czech Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
CZ
5.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
CZ
42.5

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
CZ
7.1t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic 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
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Czech Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Czech Republic's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Czech Republic

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

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Free
Czech Republic passport holders can enter Sao Tome and Principe without a 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 Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Sao Tome and Principe?

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST CZ
Population 217,164 10,705,384
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Portuguese Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112