Moving to Honduras from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sao Tome and Principe to Honduras — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Honduras.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
HN
35.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
HN
18.5

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
HN
$554
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
HN
4.9

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Honduras leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ST
85.0
HN
49.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
HN
1.1t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Honduras 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
HN
4.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
HN
4.6%

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Honduras leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
HN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
HN
$6,500

Honduras 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
HN
75.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
HN
15.1

Honduras generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Honduras

Visa Free
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can enter Honduras without a visa.
Honduras passport

Honduras passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Honduras 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 Honduras?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Honduras has 4.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Honduras safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Honduras across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Honduras is 35.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Honduras leads in health coverage index. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Honduras, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Honduras scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Honduras?

The official language in Honduras is Spanish. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST HN
Population 217,164 9,459,440
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Languages Portuguese Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +504
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911