Moving to Seychelles from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Seychelles? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Seychelles. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Zealand performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand performs better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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?
New Zealand performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to New Zealand?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
