Moving to Zambia from Seychelles

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Seychelles to Zambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Seychelles to Zambia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
ZM
5.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
ZM
17.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
ZM
$244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
ZM
2.6

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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
ZM
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
ZM
0.5t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Zambia 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
ZM
0.4

Seychelles performs better than Zambia 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%
ZM
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
ZM
$3,700

Seychelles performs better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
ZM
66.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
ZM
37.1

Seychelles performs better than Zambia across all family life metrics.

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

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Lusaka
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 80°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 79°/55°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Victoria Lusaka
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Zambia without a visa.
Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Zambia 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 Zambia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Zambia has 0.4 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 Zambia safe for expats?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Zambia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Zambia is 5.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Zambia compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Zambia, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Zambia scores 56 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Lusaka is 80°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Lusaka receives around 31.4 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Zambia?

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

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At a Glance

SC ZM
Population 97,017 19,642,123
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +260
Time zones 1 1