Moving to Turkey from Seychelles
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Turkey — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Seychelles to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Istanbul averages 65°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Seychelles and Turkey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.
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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey 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
Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in internet access.
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 Turkey 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
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2017–2018), Ministry of Finance (2016), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Turkey vs Seychelles
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Victoria | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Can you move from Seychelles to Turkey?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey 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 Turkey?
With 23.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkey 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 Turkey.
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Turkey performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkey is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Seychelles?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 66.0 in Seychelles. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Istanbul is 65°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Istanbul receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
