Moving to Seychelles from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
SC
7.2t

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CI
45.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Victoria
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Victoria
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI SC
Population 28,713,423 97,017
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +225 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110