Moving to Seychelles from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Luxembourg 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

LU
1.5
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
SC
6.6

Luxembourg performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
SC
7.2t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LU
99.0%
SC
82.0%

Luxembourg 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

LU
5.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
SC
$29,500

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
SC
10.6

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

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Victoria
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Luxembourg Victoria
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Luxembourg 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?

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 Luxembourg and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Luxembourg?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU SC
Population 650,364 97,017
Currency Euro (€) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112