Moving to Seychelles from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mozambique 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

MZ
3.6
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
SC
6.6

Mozambique 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

MZ
$143
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
SC
7.2t

Mozambique generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MZ
0.2
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Mozambique across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Mozambique across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
SC
10.6

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

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Victoria
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Maputo Victoria
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Mozambique 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 Mozambique and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Mozambique 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 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Mozambique?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mozambique leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 0.8 in Mozambique. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

MZ SC
Population 31,693,239 97,017
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Portuguese English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +258 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119