Moving to Austria from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Austria, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vienna averages 58°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
2 ↓ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Bahamas to Austria · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Austria compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
AT
4.6

Austria performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
AT
55.1

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
AT
6.3t

Bahamas performs 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

BS
20.5
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
AT
93.0%

Bahamas generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
AT
$64,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
AT
3.2

Austria performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Austria

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

Austria passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Bahamas 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 Austria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Austria: 29.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Austria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Austria safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Austria compared to Bahamas?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

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

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

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