Moving to Ireland from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
28 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Ireland 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
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
IE
40.6

Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
IE
6.0t

Bahamas performs better than Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
IE
95.0%

Ireland performs significantly better than Bahamas 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
IE
$115,600

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
IE
3.5

Ireland 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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Dublin
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Nassau Dublin
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Bahamas?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS IE
Population 355,608 5,275,004
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112