Moving to Saint Pierre and Miquelon from Bahamas

moving to

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Saint Pierre and Miquelon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Saint Pierre and Miquelon

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
32.2
PM
16.5

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BS
92.5%
PM
88.7%

Bahamas performs better than Saint Pierre and Miquelon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
PM
8.7%

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Bahamas 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
PM
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
11.1
PM
8.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2009). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Usually fine from major cities in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 16.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 32.2 in Bahamas.

What language do they speak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

The official language in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is French. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

BS PM
Population 403,033 5,257
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +508
Time zones 1 1