Moving to Seychelles from Argentina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Argentina 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
SC
6.6

Argentina 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

AR
$3,089
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
SC
38.2

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
SC
7.2t

Argentina performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Argentina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
SC
10.6

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Victoria
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Victoria
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

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?

Argentina 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 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR SC
Population 46,245,668 97,017
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911