Moving to Bahamas from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria 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 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
41 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Austria 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 Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
BS
16.2

Austria performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
BS
18.5

Austria 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

AT
17.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Austria 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

AT
29.6
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AT
93.0%
BS
94.0%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
BS
$32,000

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
BS
12.8

Austria performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Nassau
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Vienna Nassau
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Austria 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?

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?

Austria performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Austria?

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT BS
Population 8,913,088 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +43 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112