Moving to Seychelles from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Seychelles, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Seychellois Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Victoria averages 86°F vs 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Seychelles compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
SC
9.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
SC
6.6

Ukraine generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UA
$1,382
SC
$1,402
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
SC
38.2

Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
SC
7.2t

Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly better than Ukraine across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2021

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly better than Ukraine across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UA
73.5 yrs
SC
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
SC
10.6

Ukraine generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Victoria
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 87°/77°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 87°/78°F (30°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 84°/76°F (29°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Kiev Victoria
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Ukraine

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Seychelles passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Ukraine.

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?

Ukraine generally does better on safety, though Seychelles leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Seychelles is 9.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Ukraine?

Ukraine 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 29.9 in Ukraine. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Victoria is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Victoria receives around 93.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

UA SC
Population 43,528,136 97,017
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Languages Ukrainian English, French, Seychellois Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +380 +248
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112