Moving to Seychelles from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain 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 Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
SC
6.6

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
SC
7.2t

Seychelles performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BH
100.0%
SC
82.0%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
SC
$29,500

Bahrain performs better than Seychelles across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
SC
10.6

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Victoria
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Manama Victoria
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Bahrain

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahrain.

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?

Bahrain 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 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Bahrain?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

BH SC
Population 1,540,558 97,017
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999