Moving to Seychelles from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Seychelles — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Seychelles.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Trinidad and Tobago and Seychelles stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Seychelles 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 Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Seychelles leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles performs significantly better than Trinidad and Tobago 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
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in literacy rate.
Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Victoria |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Seychelles Meteorological Authority
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Seychelles passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa FreeData: 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 Trinidad and Tobago and Seychelles.
Is Seychelles safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Seychelles, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Seychelles compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Seychelles?
The official languages in Seychelles are English, French and Seychellois Creole. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
