Moving to Seychelles from North Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from North Korea to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from North Korea to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to North Korea.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
North Korea generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
North Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Seychelles 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.
Data: 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 | P'yongyang | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/31°F (10°/0°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | P'yongyang | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Seychelles Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.
North Korea passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting North Korea
Visa RequiredData: 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 North Korea and Seychelles are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to North Korea?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in adult obesity rate. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 36.7 in North Korea. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to North Korea?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.
