Moving to Nepal from Sao Tome and Principe

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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?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
NP
2.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
NP
28.2

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
NP
8.7

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ST
85.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
NP
0.5t

Nepal performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
NP
4.7
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
NP
8.3%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
NP
$4,700

Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
NP
25.1

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

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nepal 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 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.

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At a Glance

ST NP
Population217,16430,666,598
CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD)Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
LanguagesPortugueseNepali
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+239+977
Time zones11
Emergency number100