Moving to Turkmenistan from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sao Tome and Principe to Turkmenistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Sao Tome and Principe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Turkmenistan 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
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe and Turkmenistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkmenistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkmenistan's immigration authority.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkmenistan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkmenistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
