Moving to Bahamas from Argentina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Argentina to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
117 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
BS
16.2

Argentina 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

AR
$3,089
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
BS
18.5

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Argentina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
BS
20.5

Argentina 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

AR
6.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
BS
12.8

Argentina performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Nassau
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Nassau
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Argentina performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR BS
Population 46,245,668 355,608
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +54 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911