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São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹
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Nomad Score:
51%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, though imported goods can be pricier.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
72%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the main city center, but limited options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local produce is affordable; imported food items are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; prices are moderate but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
63%
Weight: 30
The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra is relatively stable but can be affected by regional economic factors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and inconsistent, with occasional outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very limited or no dedicated coworking spaces currently available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
São Tomé is not a known hub for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress, suitable for balancing work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with abundant natural beauty and low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; some areas have waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
55%
Weight: 30
Portuguese is the official language; limited English spoken outside tourist areas.
💨 Air Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity and abundant greenery.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented facilities and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available but limited in quality and specialization.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality limitations may require travel abroad for serious issues.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities and medical staff; serious medical needs often require evacuation.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
75%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional heavy rains and storms possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks, forests, and coastal areas offering green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in many accommodations and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution outside of central market areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich Creole and Portuguese cultural heritage with unique local traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and occasional live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, beaches, and wildlife exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible but resources are scarce.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Some guided tours and cultural experiences available, though not extensive.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options like cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Local seafood and Creole cuisine are highlights; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers are rare.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and seafood are widely available; processed healthy options limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+0 time zone is convenient for European and African digital nomads.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem; reliance on global platforms.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to speak of.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but are not widespread; cash is still king.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption and infrastructure for crypto payments.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
São Tomé International Airport has limited direct flights, mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal and informal.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure outside is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate here.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but lacks dedicated lanes and safety infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity transport; mostly by road with few options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no formal scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Coverage is decent in urban areas but patchy in rural zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
45%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities; process is straightforward.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but limited digital nomad-specific tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
70%
Weight: 15
Generally free but media is somewhat controlled.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable government with occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic and require local residency.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still slow and paperwork-heavy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in São Tomé.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
68%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime, but petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate gender equality; women should exercise standard travel caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with diverse cultural influences.