Moving to Seychelles from New York

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New York to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 58°F in Albany, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to New York.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NY
29.9%
SC
14.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NY
89.7%
SC
82.0%

New York performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NY
4.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NY
$91,992
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NY
77.7 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs

New York performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Albany Rain: 39.4 in/yr (1000 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Albany Victoria
Jan–Mar 37°/19°F (2°/-7°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/58°F (26°/14°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Albany Victoria
Jan 31°/15°F (-0.8°/-9.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 35°/17°F (1.4°/-8.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 44°/26°F (6.9°/-3.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 58°/37°F (14.6°/2.9°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 69°/47°F (20.8°/8.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.5°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 72°/52°F (22.3°/10.9°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 60°/40°F (15.4°/4.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 36°/21°F (2.1°/-6.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Seychelles cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New York and Seychelles are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to New York?

Seychelles performs significantly better than New York across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to New York?

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 58°F in Albany. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Albany gets 39.4 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

SC
Population 19,378,102 97,017
Currency United States Dollar ($) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +248
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911