São Tomé
capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe
Live & travel in São Tomé
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Sep 3, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 83%
Embassies & consulates in São Tomé
12 missions from 12 countries
Embassy 9
Where to eat in São Tomé
- Casa Museum Almada Negreiros
on the road to the Sao Nicolau waterfall - Roca da Saudade
- Chez Tete
Av. 12 Julho
- O Pirata
Avenue San Gabriel
- Envy Bar STP
Rua Pascoal Amado (Rua Morta)
- Cesar Cafe
Avenida 12 de Julho
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to São Tomé · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in São Tomé?
The travel guide to São Tomé lists Casa Museum Almada Negreiros, Chez Tete, and O Pirata.
Is São Tomé safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates São Tomé & Príncipe at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in São Tomé?
Roughly $3,050 per month for a remote worker, based on São Tomé & Príncipe price levels (68% of US prices).
What is the weather like in São Tomé in November?
In November São Tomé averages a high of 28°C, a low of 24°C and about 158 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in São Tomé?
12 diplomatic missions, including Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), Equatorial Guinea (Embassy), Gabon (Embassy), India (Embassy), Nigeria (Embassy), Portugal (Embassy), and South Africa (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.