Moving to Dominica from Seychelles
What to Expect
Considering a move from Seychelles to Dominica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Seychelles to Dominica.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Seychelles.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.
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
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles performs better than Dominica 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
Dominica generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in infant mortality.
Data: 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 | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Seychelles Meteorological AuthorityVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Seychelles performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
