Moving to Guinea-Bissau from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Guinea-Bissau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Guinea-Bissau leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau 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
share of people below the poverty line
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in gdp per capita.
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 performs better than Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau. To live, work, or study long-term in Guinea-Bissau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guinea-Bissau's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau
Visa on Arrival
Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guinea-Bissau?
Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea-Bissau: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea-Bissau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Guinea-Bissau safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Guinea-Bissau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Guinea-Bissau is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Guinea-Bissau compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea-Bissau, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Guinea-Bissau scores 37 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Guinea-Bissau?
The official languages in Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
