Moving to Seychelles from Zambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zambia to Seychelles.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
SC
6.6

Zambia 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

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

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
SC
38.2

Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
SC
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
SC
7.2t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
SC
35.0

Seychelles performs significantly 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

ZM
5.9%
SC
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
SC
$29,500

Seychelles performs significantly 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
SC
10.6

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Seychelles

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

Seychelles passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Zambia 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?

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 Zambia and Seychelles.

Is Seychelles safe for expats?

Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Seychelles compared to Zambia?

Zambia 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 Zambia. Seychelles scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

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

What language do they speak in Seychelles?

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

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At a Glance

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