Moving to Hungary 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 Hungary — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sao Tome and Principe to Hungary, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
10 ↑ 150% vs 2022

people moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Hungary · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
HU
7.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
HU
33.0

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
HU
4.5t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
HU
8.1%

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Hungary 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
HU
$40,600

Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
HU
4.6

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

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hungary has 35.5 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 Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST HU
Population 217,164 9,699,577
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Portuguese Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112