Moving to New Zealand from Seychelles
What to Expect
Considering a move from Seychelles to New Zealand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Seychelles to New Zealand. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Auckland averages 66°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Seychelles to New Zealand.
people moved from Seychelles to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Seychelles.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though New Zealand 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
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs significantly better than Seychelles 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
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand leads in gdp per capita.
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
New Zealand performs significantly better than Seychelles across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017), Ministry of Finance (2016), New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in New Zealand vs Seychelles
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Victoria | Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 74°/61°F (23°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 63°/51°F (18°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 60°/47°F (15°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 67°/55°F (20°/13°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 74°/61°F (23.6°/16.0°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 75°/62°F (24.1°/16.5°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 73°/59°F (22.6°/14.9°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/12.7°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 63°/51°F (17.4°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 59°/47°F (15.2°/8.4°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 58°/46°F (14.3°/7.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 59°/47°F (14.9°/8.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.7°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 64°/52°F (17.7°/11.2°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 67°/55°F (19.5°/12.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 71°/59°F (21.8°/14.9°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Can you move from Seychelles to New Zealand?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel Authorisation
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 38.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though New Zealand leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Auckland is 66°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Auckland receives around 43.3 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
