Moving to Afghanistan from Seychelles
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Afghanistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Seychelles to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Seychelles and Afghanistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs better than Afghanistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Seychelles performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Victoria | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Victoria | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
Seychelles Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Seychelles
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 Afghanistan?
With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Afghanistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Seychelles and Afghanistan.
Is Afghanistan safe for expats?
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Seychelles?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
