Moving to Bahamas from Albania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Albania to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Albania and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AL
1.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
BS
16.2

Albania performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
BS
18.5

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

AL
59.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
BS
3.6t

Albania generally does better on environment, though Bahamas 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

AL
20.6
BS
20.5

Albania performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Albania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
BS
12.8

Albania performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Albanian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Albania 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 Bahamas?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Albania and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Albania.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL BS
Population 3,095,344 355,608
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Albanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +355 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112