Moving to Philippines from Bahamas
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Philippines — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bahamas and Philippines stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines 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
Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in education spending.
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 | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
View all months
| Month | Nassau | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-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 Philippines?
With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Philippines.
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Philippines performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Bahamas?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
