Moving to Seychelles from Benin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Benin to Seychelles. 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 Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
SC
38.2

Benin 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

BJ
77.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
SC
7.2t

Benin 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

BJ
0.2
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BJ
34.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
SC
10.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Victoria
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Porto-novo Victoria
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Benin 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?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Benin?

Benin 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 2.0 in Benin. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

BJ SC
Population 13,754,688 97,017
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +229 +248
Time zones 1 1