Moving to Seychelles from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
SC
6.6

Jordan 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

JO
$798
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan 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

JO
38.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
SC
7.2t

Jordan 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

JO
7.1
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

JO
83.0%
SC
82.0%

Jordan generally does better on infrastructure, though Seychelles leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
SC
10.6

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Victoria
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Amman Victoria
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 Jordan and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Jordan 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 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Jordan?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

JO SC
Population 10,998,531 97,017
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911