Moving to Greece from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Seychelles to Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
23 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Seychelles live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Greece 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
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
GR
7.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
GR
5.0t

Greece 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
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
GR
78.0%

Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
GR
$36,300

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Athens
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Victoria Athens
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Greece without a visa.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Greece 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 Greece?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece 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 Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Greece leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Seychelles?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

SC GR
Population 97,017 10,533,871
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112