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São Tomé vs Santo António

São Tomé and Príncipe vs São Tomé and Príncipe · 164 km apart

São Tomé

São Tomé and Príncipe

Db10,853 ($482)

single / month

VS

Santo António

São Tomé and Príncipe

Db7,316 ($325)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseSão ToméSanto AntónioCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.07$3.51Santo António
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$20.28$14.04Santo António
Cappuccino$1.52$1.05Santo António
Monthly groceries (single person)$115$79.56Santo António
Monthly public transport pass$18.59$12.87Santo António
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$49.01$33.93Santo António
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$14.20$9.83Santo António
Fitness club membership$14.20$9.83Santo António
Cinema ticket$3.72$2.57Santo António
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$208$131Santo António
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$144$91.17Santo António
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$433$274Santo António
Total single-person budget$482$325Santo António
Average net salary$325$225

Verdict

Santo António is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in São Tomé runs about $482 versus $325 in Santo António — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Santo António leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in São Tomé  ·  Full cost of living in Santo António

Frequently Asked Questions

Is São Tomé cheaper than Santo António?
No. São Tomé costs an estimated $482 per month for a single person, about 33% more than Santo António at $325.
How far is São Tomé from Santo António?
The straight-line distance between São Tomé and Santo António is approximately 164 km (102 miles).
Which city has better salaries, São Tomé or Santo António?
The estimated average net salary is $325 in São Tomé and $225 in Santo António. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in São Tomé versus $0 in Santo António per month.