Moving to Guatemala from Bahamas
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Guatemala — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bahamas to Guatemala, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahamas and Guatemala stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala 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 Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs better than Guatemala 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
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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 | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
With 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guatemala 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 Guatemala.
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Guatemala performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
