Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahamas to Saint Kitts and Nevis? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bahamas to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Living there in 2020
23 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in Saint Kitts and Nevis · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Top countries of origin for Saint Kitts and Nevis's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
KN
23.1

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
KN
30.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
KN
47.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
KN
79.0%

Bahamas generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
KN
$30,100

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahamas passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Bahamas?

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Both Bahamas and Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS KN
Population 355,608 54,488
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +1869
Time zones 1 1