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Monthly cost in Sao Tome and Principe
Spending runs from STN 1,630 a month in the poorest fifth to STN 13,800 in the richest
Per person, whole country
STN 4,450
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
STN 1,630richest 20%
STN 13,800
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Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe
STN 1,630/mo
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STN 3,790
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STN 2,160
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe?
A typical person in Sao Tome and Principe spends about STN 4,450 a month — around STN 53,400 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Sao Tome and Principe?
By spending, Sao Tome and Principe ranks #120 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about STN 4,450 a month, the poorest 20% about STN 1,630 and the richest 20% about STN 13,800. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe in US dollars?
The cost of living in Sao Tome and Principe is about $210 a month, or roughly $2,520 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Sao Tome and Principe?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about STN 1,630 a month per person, a typical one around STN 4,450, and a comfortable life around STN 6,670. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Sao Tome and Principe an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Sao Tome and Principe is more expensive than 35% of countries worldwide and ranks 8th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe uses the São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra (STN). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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