Moving to Tanzania from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Tanzania? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Tanzania, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. 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 Tanzania 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 performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Tanzania 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
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.
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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania. To live, work, or study long-term in Tanzania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tanzania's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Tanzania
Visa on Arrival
Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tanzania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Tanzania safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tanzania is 3.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Tanzania?
The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
