Moving to Bahamas from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Antigua and Barbuda to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Bahamas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Antigua and Barbuda to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
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68.13
Antigua and Barbuda
Key Indicator Comparison
How Antigua and Barbuda and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
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
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas performs significantly better than Antigua and Barbuda across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.
Data: 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 | Saint John's | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
View all months
| Month | Saint John's | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda 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.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
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 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 Antigua and Barbuda and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda 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 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both Antigua and Barbuda and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
