Moving to Seychelles from Guyana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guyana 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 Guyana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs significantly better than Guyana 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
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guyana generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs significantly better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Guyana leads in gdp per capita.
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
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2006–2021), World Health Organization (2024). 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 | Georgetown | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Georgetown | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Hydrometeorological Service,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.
Guyana passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa RequiredData: 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 Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 8.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.1 in Guyana.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Guyana?
Guyana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 66.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 13.9 in Guyana. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Guyana?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Guyana, the official language is English.
