Moving to Seychelles from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cameroon 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

CM
4.5
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
SC
6.6

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
SC
7.2t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CM
46.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
SC
10.6

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Victoria
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Yaounde Victoria
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

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 Cameroon and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Cameroon 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 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Cameroon?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

CM SC
Population 29,321,637 97,017
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112