Moving to Seychelles from Iceland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iceland to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iceland 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 45°F in Reykjavik, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Iceland and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs better than Seychelles 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
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland 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
Iceland generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Iceland performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in unemployment rate.
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
Iceland performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Reykjavik | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 37°/28°F (3°/-2°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 48°/38°F (9°/4°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 54°/45°F (12°/7°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
View all months
| Month | Reykjavik | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/27°F (1.9°/-3.0°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 37°/28°F (2.8°/-2.1°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 38°/28°F (3.2°/-2.0°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 42°/33°F (5.7°/0.4°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 49°/38°F (9.4°/3.6°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 53°/44°F (11.7°/6.7°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 56°/47°F (13.3°/8.3°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/46°F (13.0°/7.9°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 50°/41°F (10.1°/5.0°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 44°/36°F (6.8°/2.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 36°/27°F (2.2°/-2.8°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Icelandic Meteorological Office,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.
Iceland passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa FreeData: 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 Iceland and Seychelles.
Is Seychelles safe for expats?
Iceland performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Iceland.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Iceland?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iceland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Iceland?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 45°F in Reykjavik. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Reykjavik gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Iceland, the official language is Icelandic.
