Moving to Nepal from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Seychelles to Nepal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Seychelles to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
NP
28.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
NP
8.7

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
NP
0.5t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
NP
4.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
NP
52.0%

Seychelles performs better than Nepal 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%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
NP
$4,700

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal 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
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
NP
25.1

Seychelles performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Victoria Kathmandu
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Seychelles passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

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

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At a Glance

SC NP
Population 97,017 30,666,598
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Nepali
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100