Moving to Azerbaijan from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Seychelles to Azerbaijan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Seychelles to Azerbaijan, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baku averages 65°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Azerbaijan compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
AZ
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
AZ
17.2

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Azerbaijan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
66.0
AZ
31.9

Azerbaijan 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

SC
43.0
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
AZ
3.8t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Azerbaijan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
31.6
AZ
21.8
Internet access World Bank, 2025

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
AZ
90.8%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Azerbaijan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
AZ
5.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$19,449
AZ
$7,411

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Azerbaijan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SC
76.3 yrs
AZ
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
AZ
12.5

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Azerbaijan leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2015–2018), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministry of Taxes (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Baku
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Victoria Baku
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Azerbaijan. To live, work, or study long-term in Azerbaijan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Azerbaijan's immigration authority.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Azerbaijan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Azerbaijan: 21.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Azerbaijan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Seychelles?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

The official language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC AZ
Population 122,730 10,246,996
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Azerbaijani
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +994
Time zones 1 1