Moving to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahamas to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
32.2
SH
0.0

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
25.3
SH
18.2
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BS
92.5%
SH
37.6%

Bahamas performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
SH
14.0%

Bahamas performs better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BS
74.7 yrs
SH
80.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
11.1
SH
19.2

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (1998–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha: 18.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 32.2 in Bahamas.

What language do they speak in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Both Bahamas and Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS SH
Population 403,033 7,925
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Saint Helena Pound (SHP)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +2
Time zones 1 1