[SaoTome Money] Small paper bills are convenient, large payments can be paid in EURO

1 EUR ≒ 24-26 São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra(Db) ≒ 160 JPY [2023/10]

Roughly speaking, 1 Db ≒ 6.1 JPY. The weaker yen is working.

Large payments such as sightseeing and accommodation costs can be made in euros. The US dollar is not that major, but it is possible.

参考

EUR To STD: Convert Euro to São Tomé & Príncipe Dobra – Forbes Advisor

Forbes Advisor

An example of prices is below.

Taxi	within 100 Db around Sao Tome Island
Beer	ROSEMA 20-40 Db, SUPER BOCK 30 Db
Lunch / Dinner	Porto Alegre 50 Db, City 120-350 Db
Overnight	15-50 EUR and more

note 1

Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to money in Sao Tome.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294442-i11944-k11170166-Can_I_draw_cash_from_local_bank_using_Visa_or_Master_cards-Sao_Tome_Sao_Tome_Island.html

It is better bring money in cash. (This is because the method of exchanging money is special and quite limited.)

I did not exchange money at any bank.

note 2

There are mainly belows types of exchange methods.

– From someone on the street who calls out to you (about 25 Db / EUR)
– From the hotel front desk (about 24 Db / EUR)
– From friends of owner of any hostels and so on (about 26 Db / EUR)