Príncipe, São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹
#1764
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Nomad Score:
50%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to remote island location and limited luxury services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable guesthouses and basic rentals available, but limited options and some premium pricing for tourist spots.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable, but imported goods can be expensive and limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
63%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on taxis or boats can increase costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Few entertainment venues; mostly nature-based activities which are low cost.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
21%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal gyms; fitness mostly outdoors.
💱 Currency Stability
68%
Weight: 30
São Tomé and Príncipe uses the Central African CFA franc, which is relatively stable due to peg to Euro.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
34%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable; limited infrastructure on the island.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available on the island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes with WiFi; connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; off the beaten path.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards available for tourists; affordable but limited data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with rich biodiversity and clean surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is official language; limited English spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low pollution and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
32%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season but generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional tropical storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
97%
Weight: 10
Abundant forests, beaches, and natural parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
25%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
89%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution due to small population and natural surroundings.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Portuguese and African influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
99%
Weight: 15
Exceptional opportunities for hiking, wildlife watching, and beach activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible but resources scarce.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Some eco-tours and cultural experiences available but limited infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is fresh and flavorful but limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No formal yoga studios; some informal practice possible.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; outdoor exercise preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
72%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood widely available; healthy eating is easy.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
GMT+0 timezone is convenient for Europe and Africa but less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; remote jobs must be sourced externally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity on the island.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small airport with limited flights; connections mainly via São Tomé city.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; transport mainly by taxis or boats.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Small town areas are walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps or services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but roads are basic and hilly in parts.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited inter-island transport; mainly boats with irregular schedules.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Few rental options available, mostly informal.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage in main areas; spotty in remote locations.
🔒 VPN Reliability
60%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations reported.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; relatively straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited digital nomad-specific tax policies.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free speech environment with some political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable democracy but small-scale political tensions exist.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and slow process; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex procedures and limited digitalization.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums related to Príncipe for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, especially violent crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Respectful culture but limited women-focused services or communities.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Diverse population with generally tolerant attitudes.