Moving to Seychelles from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
SC
6.6

Singapore performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
SC
38.2

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SG
23.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
SC
7.2t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Seychelles 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

SG
37.7
SC
35.0

Singapore performs better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
3.5%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Singapore leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
SC
10.6

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Victoria
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Singapore Victoria
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Singapore passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.
Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Singapore

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Seychelles?

Connectivity is usually fine (Seychelles: 35.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Seychelles offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Singapore?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG SC
Population 5,921,231 97,017
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +65 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999