Moving to Papua New Guinea from Bahamas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bahamas to Papua New Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Papua New Guinea compared to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Bahamas 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Papua New Guinea leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs better than Papua New Guinea 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
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea 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
Bahamas performs better than Papua New 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Port Moresby |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Port Moresby |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) |
Papua New Guinea Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Papua New Guinea. To live, work, or study long-term in Papua New Guinea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Papua New Guinea's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Required
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?
Connectivity is usually fine (Papua New Guinea: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Papua New Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Papua New Guinea safe for expats?
Papua New Guinea performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Papua New Guinea is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Papua New Guinea compared to Bahamas?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Papua New Guinea, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Papua New Guinea scores 30 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Papua New Guinea compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Port Moresby is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Port Moresby receives around 35.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages in Papua New Guinea are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
