Moving to Yemen from Sao Tome and Principe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe to Yemen, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2013

per 100,000 people per year

ST
3.2
YE
6.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ST
11.7
YE
29.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ST
$355
YE
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

ST
4.9
YE
2.9

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ST
85.0
YE
109.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ST
0.6t
YE
0.3t

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on environment, though Yemen leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ST
2.0
YE
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ST
1.9%
YE
169.8%

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ST
14.2%
YE
17.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ST
$5,500
YE
$2,500

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ST
67.1 yrs
YE
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ST
44.4
YE
46.5

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on family life, though Yemen 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 Yemen. To live, work, or study long-term in Yemen, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Yemen's immigration authority.

Sao Tome and Principe passport

Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Yemen

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

Yemen passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Yemen 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 Yemen?

Connectivity is usually fine (Yemen: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Yemen offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Yemen safe for expats?

Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Yemen is 6.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.

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

Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Yemen leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Yemen, compared to 4.9 in Sao Tome and Principe. Yemen scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sao Tome and Principe: 59).

What language do they speak in Yemen?

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

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At a Glance

ST YE
Population 217,164 30,984,689
Currency São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) Yemeni Rial (YER)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +239 +967
Time zones 1 1