Moving to Seychelles from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil 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

How Brazil 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

BR
20.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
SC
38.2

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
SC
7.2t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Brazil across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
SC
10.6

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Victoria
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Brasilia Victoria
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Brazil 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?

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 Brazil and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

BR SC
Population 217,240,060 97,017
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Portuguese English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +248
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190