Moving to Tunisia from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Tunisia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tunisia compared to Sao Tome and Principe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
TN
4.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
TN
16.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
TN
12.9

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
TN
2.6t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Tunisia 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
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
TN
98.1%

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Tunisia 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%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
TN
$12,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
TN
11.9

Tunisia generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

Tunisia passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tunisia 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 Tunisia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tunisia: 13.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tunisia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Tunisia is 4.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST TN
Population 217,164 11,896,972
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197