Moving to Peru from Bahamas
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bahamas to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°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 Peru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Peru 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru 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
Peru 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 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) |
Data:
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Peru. To live, work, or study long-term in Peru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Peru's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Peru
Visa Free
Peru 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 Peru?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 9.3 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 Peru safe for expats?
Peru performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Peru is 5.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Peru compared to Bahamas?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Peru compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Peru?
The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
