WTLG Intelligence
São Tomé Relocation Intelligence
A data-driven profile of São Tomé's relocation attractiveness, including cost, safety, healthcare, visa accessibility, infrastructure and migration momentum.
Score anatomy
Why São Tomé scores this way
Component scores use a normalized 0-100 scale. Methodology weights show each factor's share of RAS-1.0.
Displayed contributions total 61.7 points and reconcile with the stored RAS after rounding. Missing components, when present, are excluded and available weights are proportionally reweighted.
Global position
São Tomé in the WTLG city universe
- Global rank
- #328
- Total ranked cities
- 404
- Position
- Top 81.19%
Country context
São Tomé within São Tomé and Príncipe
- São Tomé and Príncipe WTLG cities
- 1
- Rank in São Tomé and Príncipe
- #1
- São Tomé and Príncipe median RAS
- 61.7
- Highest / lowest
- 61.7 / 61.7
Global benchmark
São Tomé against the city median
Differences are descriptive comparisons, not a winner or recommendation.
| Measure | São Tomé | Global city median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAS | 61.7 | 68.3 | -6.6 |
| Cost | 92.0 | 70.0 | +22.0 |
| Safety | 80.0 | 76.0 | +4.0 |
| Healthcare | 40.0 | 71.0 | -31.0 |
| Visa | 55.0 | 65.0 | -10.0 |
| Tax | 60.0 | 58.0 | +2.0 |
| Internet | 56.0 | 91.0 | -35.0 |
| Climate | 76.0 | 72.0 | +4.0 |
Cost context
Current WTLG estimates
- Estimated monthly budget
- $1,500-$3,300
- 1BR rent
- $900 / month
Country-level signal
São Tomé and Príncipe Migration Momentum
- MMS-1.0 score
- 16.3
- Observation
- 2024 vs 2020
Migration Momentum is a country-level input based on changes in international migrant stock and is shared by WTLG cities within the same country. It does not measure migration specifically into São Tomé.
Discovery
Cities with similar RAS
Complete City Intelligence profiles are linked where available; other links open the existing city guides.
City guide
Looking for life in São Tomé?
Neighborhoods, lifestyle and detailed living information remain in the authoritative city guide.