Moving to Sao Tome and Principe from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Western Sahara to Sao Tome and Principe — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Western Sahara 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

EH
$2,500
ST
$5,500

Sao Tome and Principe performs significantly 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

EH
64.5 yrs
ST
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
ST
44.4

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

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Sao Tome and Principe?

Usually fine from major cities in Sao Tome and Principe. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Sao Tome and Principe?

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

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At a Glance

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