Moving to Seychelles from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 77°F in San Jose, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Costa Rica generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2017–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
View all months
| Month | San Jose | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa FreeData: 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: 31.6 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 Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.8 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Costa Rica?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in health coverage index. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 26.9 in Costa Rica. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
