Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Solomon Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Sao Tome and Principe? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Solomon Islands to Sao Tome and Principe, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Solomon Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Solomon Islands performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in gdp per capita.
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
Solomon Islands performs better than Sao Tome and Principe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands and Sao Tome and Principe. To live, work, or study long-term in Sao Tome and Principe, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sao Tome and Principe's immigration authority.
Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Solomon Islands
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sao Tome and Principe?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sao Tome and Principe: 2.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sao Tome and Principe offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sao Tome and Principe safe for expats?
Solomon Islands generally does better on safety, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Sao Tome and Principe is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.
How is healthcare in Sao Tome and Principe compared to Solomon Islands?
Sao Tome and Principe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sao Tome and Principe, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Sao Tome and Principe scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).
What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?
The official language in Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.
