Moving to Seychelles from Bhutan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bhutan to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bhutan to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bhutan and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
SC
6.6

Bhutan 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

BT
$677
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
SC
38.2

Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
SC
7.2t

Bhutan 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

BT
0.4
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
SC
10.6

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Thimphu Rain: 23.3 in/yr (591 mm)
72° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Thimphu Victoria
Jan–Mar 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Thimphu Victoria
Jan 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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?

With 35.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Seychelles can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bhutan and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Bhutan 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 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

BT SC
Population 867,775 97,017
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Dzongkha English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +975 +248
Time zones 1 1