Moving to Seychelles from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Seychelles? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
SC
6.6

Angola generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
SC
38.2

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
SC
7.2t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Victoria
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Luanda Victoria
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Seychelles. To live, work, or study long-term in Seychelles, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Seychelles's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Angola passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Seychelles?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Angola generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO SC
Population 34,795,287 97,017
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Portuguese English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +244 +248
Time zones 1 1