Moving to Norway from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oslo averages 49°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bahamas to Norway, based on official data.

Moved in 2022
1

people moved from Bahamas to Norway · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
NO
1.5

Norway performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
NO
51.7

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway 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
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
NO
7.2t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Norway leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
NO
45.9

Norway 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
NO
$90,500

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
NO
2.3

Norway 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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Oslo
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Nassau Oslo
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Norway has 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS NO
Population 355,608 5,553,840
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages English Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112