Moving to Seychelles from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Burundi.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
SC
6.6

Burundi 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

BI
$100
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
SC
38.2

Burundi 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

BI
71.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
SC
7.2t

Burundi 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

BI
0.0
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
SC
$29,500

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Victoria
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bujumbura Victoria
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi 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 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Burundi?

Burundi 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 0.6 in Burundi. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI SC
Population 12,696,478 97,017
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French, Kirundi English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +257 +248
Time zones 1 1