Moving to Hong Kong from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Hong Kong? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hong Kong compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Hong Kong 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe 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 Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Hong Kong safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
