Moving to Chile from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
CL
6.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
CL
10.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
CL
31.7

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
CL
3.9t

Chile performs significantly better than Seychelles 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
CL
22.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
CL
90.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Chile 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%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
CL
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
CL
6.5

Chile performs significantly better than Seychelles 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Santiago
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Victoria Santiago
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.
Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Chile 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 Chile?

With 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chile 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 Chile.

Is Chile safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Chile compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

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

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At a Glance

SC CL
Population 97,017 18,430,408
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 131