Moving to Seychelles from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
SC
6.6

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
SC
38.2

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

GR
23.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
SC
7.2t

Greece performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
SC
35.0

Greece performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
SC
10.6

Greece generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Victoria
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Athens Victoria
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Greece 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?

Greece 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 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

GR SC
Population 10,533,871 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Greek English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112