Moving to Cameroon from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Cameroon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cameroon performs significantly 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Cameroon leads in unemployment rate.
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
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Yaounde |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) |
Direction de la Meteorologie NationaleVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Cameroon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-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 Cameroon?
Connectivity is usually fine (Cameroon: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cameroon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Cameroon safe for expats?
Cameroon performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Cameroon compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Cameroon?
The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
