Moving to Bahamas from Arizona

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arizona to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Arizona to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
10,359 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
BS
31.6%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Arizona across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
BS
$32,000

Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs

Arizona performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Nassau
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Phoenix Nassau
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Bahamas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Arizona?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Arizona and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS
Population 6,392,017 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1242
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911