Moving to Seychelles from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
SC
6.6

Ghana 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

GH
$234
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
SC
38.2

Ghana 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

GH
89.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
SC
7.2t

Ghana 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

GH
0.6
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
SC
10.6

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

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Victoria
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Accra Victoria
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Ghana 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?

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?

Ghana 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 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Ghana?

Ghana 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 1.4 in Ghana. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

GH SC
Population 33,107,275 97,017
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112