Moving to Greece from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°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 Greece.

Living there in 2020
20 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GR
63.7

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GR
5.0t

Bahamas performs better than Greece 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
GR
43.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
GR
78.0%

Bahamas generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GR
$36,300

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Athens
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Nassau Athens
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS GR
Population 355,608 10,533,871
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Euro (€)
Languages English Greek
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112