Moving to Indonesia from Seychelles
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Seychelles to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Seychelles to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia leads in poverty rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Indonesia vs Seychelles
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Victoria | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Can you move from Seychelles to Indonesia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Indonesia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Seychelles?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
