Moving to Seychelles from Guatemala

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guatemala 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 Guatemala City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Guatemala 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

GT
20.0
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GT
$935
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
SC
38.2

Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
SC
7.2t

Guatemala 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

GT
3.7
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GT
2.7%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GT
72.9 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
SC
10.6

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

Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Guatemala City Victoria
Jan–Mar 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Guatemala City Victoria
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH), Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Guatemala

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Guatemala.

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 Guatemala and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Guatemala?

Guatemala 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 12.8 in Guatemala. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

GT SC
Population 17,703,190 97,017
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +502 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110