Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Kyrgyzstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Kyrgyzstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan 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
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Kyrgyzstan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe 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
Kyrgyzstan 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
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Kyrgyzstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kyrgyzstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kyrgyzstan's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kyrgyzstan: 7.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kyrgyzstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Kyrgyzstan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kyrgyzstan is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 4.6 in Sao Tome and Principe. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?
The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
