Moving to Uzbekistan from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Uzbekistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Uzbekistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Uzbek.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sao Tome and Principe and Uzbekistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
UZ
1.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
UZ
9.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
UZ
$749
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
UZ
28.0

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan 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
UZ
117.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
UZ
4.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
UZ
26.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
UZ
121.8%

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan 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%
UZ
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
UZ
$8,800

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
UZ
75.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
UZ
19.0

Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Uzbekistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uzbekistan's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?

With 26.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Uzbekistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and Uzbekistan.

Is Uzbekistan safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uzbekistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?

The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST UZ
Population 217,164 31,104,937
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
Languages Portuguese Russian, Uzbek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +998
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112