Moving to Seychelles from Macau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macau to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Macau to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MO
0.6
SC
9.3

Macau performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
SC
7.2t

Macau 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

MO
30.0
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
SC
82.0%

Macau 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

MO
2.2%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
SC
$29,500

Macau performs better than Seychelles across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MO
85.0 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
SC
10.6

Macau performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao Victoria
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Macao Victoria
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Macau 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 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?

Macau performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO SC
Population 635,293 97,017
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +853 +248
Time zones 1 1