Moving to Nepal from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Nepal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. 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 Nepal 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 Nepal 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
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nepal performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe 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
Nepal 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
Nepal 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 generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on Arrival
Nepal 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 Nepal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nepal safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in health coverage index. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Nepal?
The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
