Moving to Libya from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Libya, 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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
LY
34.0

Seychelles performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
LY
21.6

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
LY
8.7t

Seychelles performs better than Libya 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
LY
4.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
LY
46.2%

Seychelles performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
LY
$17,700

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
LY
11.2

Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in life expectancy.

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Tripoli
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Victoria Tripoli
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Seychelles performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

SC LY
Population 97,017 7,137,931
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +218
Time zones 1 1