Moving to Western Sahara from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
EH
$2,500

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Western Sahara 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
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
EH
47.9

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

From major Western Sahara cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Sao Tome and Principe and Western Sahara are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

ST EH
Population 217,164 652,271
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages Portuguese Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +2
Time zones 1 1