Moving to Seychelles from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Considering a move from Puerto Rico to Seychelles? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Puerto Rico.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Puerto Rico performs better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs significantly better than Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Puerto Rico generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.
Data: Puerto Rican Department of Treasury, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
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?
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?
Seychelles performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.2 in Puerto Rico.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
