Moving to Dominica from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Dominica.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
DM
11.0

Dominica 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
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
DM
11.2

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Bahamas 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
DM
19.5

Bahamas performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
DM
$15,900

Bahamas performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
DM
11.3

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

Data: 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Roseau
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Nassau Roseau
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Dominica 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 Dominica?

With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Dominica performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

BS DM
Population 355,608 74,629
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1767
Time zones 1 1