Moving to Seychelles from Sudan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sudan to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Sudan to Seychelles. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
SC
6.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
SC
38.2

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
SC
7.2t

Sudan generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SD
0.1
SC
35.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SD
28.8%
SC
82.0%

Seychelles performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
SC
$29,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
SC
10.6

Seychelles performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Victoria
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Khartoum Victoria
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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?

With 35.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Seychelles can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Sudan and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Seychelles performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD SC
Population 47,958,856 97,017
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Arabic, English English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +248
Time zones 1 1