Moving to Cyprus from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cyprus compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BS
32.2
CY
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
CY
3.9

Cyprus performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.9
CY
35.6

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
CY
5.4t

Bahamas performs better than Cyprus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
25.3
CY
37.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BS
92.5%
CY
89.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
CY
4.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$39,455
CY
$41,783

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BS
74.7 yrs
CY
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
11.1
CY
4.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016), Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this

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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Nicosia
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Nassau Nicosia
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cyprus: 37.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cyprus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cyprus is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 32.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Bahamas?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 18.9 in Bahamas. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS CY
Population 403,033 1,370,754
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek, Turkish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112