Moving to North Korea from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to North Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

BS
77
KP
68

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea 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
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
KP
2.5t

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
KP
$1,700

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea 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
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
KP
22.2

Bahamas performs better than North Korea across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Nassau P'yongyang
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
North Korea 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 North Korea?

Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS KP
Population 355,608 25,955,138
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages English Korean
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +850
Time zones 1 1