Moving to Bahrain from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
BH
8.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
BH
8.4

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
BH
23.9t

Seychelles performs better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
BH
18.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
BH
100.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
BH
$57,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
BH
10.2

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Manama
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 71°/60°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 92°/78°F (33°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 99°/86°F (37°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 82°/70°F (28°/21°C)
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Month Victoria Manama
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahrain safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahrain?

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

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At a Glance

SC BH
Population 97,017 1,540,558
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999