Moving to Jamaica from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Jamaica? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bahamas to Jamaica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Jamaica.
Who's moving to Jamaica?
Top countries of origin for Jamaica's foreign-born residents.
- 6,349
- 4,832
- 2,343
- 1,825
- 1,338
- 1,148
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7.674
Bahamas
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Jamaica compared to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas performs better than Jamaica 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
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.
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 | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
Connectivity is usually fine (Jamaica: 15.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Jamaica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Bahamas performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Bahamas?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
