Moving to Seychelles from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Rwanda 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

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

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
SC
6.6

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
SC
38.2

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RW
62.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
SC
7.2t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

RW
30.0%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
SC
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Rwanda across all family life metrics.

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Victoria
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kigali Victoria
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Rwanda

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

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Rwanda 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 Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW SC
Population 13,173,730 97,017
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +250 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112