Moving to Guinea from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 15% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GN
37.4

Bahamas performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GN
0.2

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GN
0.4t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
GN
0.0

Bahamas performs better than Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GN
$4,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GN
49.6

Bahamas performs better than Guinea 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

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Conakry
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Nassau Conakry
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guinea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Bahamas performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS GN
Population 355,608 13,237,832
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +224
Time zones 1 1