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About São Tomé

São Tomé is a laid-back island capital with tropical scenery, friendly vibes, and a slow pace that can suit digital nomads seeking focus 🌴💻. It offers basic amenities and a unique cultural setting, but internet can be inconsistent and infrastructure is limited. Best for remote workers who value nature, calm, and flexibility over fast-paced city convenience 🌊✨

Through the year

Best in January (58) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 241 mm Feb: 257 mm Mar: 264 mm Apr: 221 mm May: 239 mm Jun: 106 mm Jul: 65 mm Aug: 130 mm Sep: 257 mm Oct: 367 mm Nov: 310 mm Dec: 309 mm Jan: 29°C / 25°C Feb: 29°C / 25°C Mar: 29°C / 25°C Apr: 29°C / 25°C May: 29°C / 25°C Jun: 28°C / 24°C Jul: 27°C / 23°C Aug: 27°C / 23°C Sep: 27°C / 24°C Oct: 28°C / 24°C Nov: 28°C / 24°C Dec: 28°C / 25°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Internet Speed 4.1
Safety 7.7
Accommodation Cost 6.0
Weather 7.0
Female Friendly 6.8
Racial Tolerance 7.3
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Quick costs

Quick costs in São Tomé
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $354.13 per month
Coworking Space $165.26 per month
Coffee $1.89 per cup
Beer $2.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $7.08 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $70.83 per month
Mobile Plan $23.61 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $94.44 per month

Other cities in São Tomé and Príncipe

Other cities in São Tomé and Príncipe
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Neves $1,226 4.6 Compare
2 Santo António $2,594 4.6 Compare
3 Trindade $1,697 4.6 Compare
4 Príncipe $1,818 4.5 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Trindade ST São Tomé and Príncipe $1,697 4.6 Compare
2 Guadalupe ST São Tomé and Príncipe $1,231 4.5 Compare
3 Neves ST São Tomé and Príncipe $1,226 4.6 Compare
4 Príncipe ST São Tomé and Príncipe $1,818 4.5 Compare

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