Moving to Saudi Arabia from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Saudi Arabia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
SA
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
SA
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
SA
30.8

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
SA
18.5t

Bahamas performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
SA
37.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
SA
100.0%

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
SA
12.3

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

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.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Riyadh
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 101°/72°F (38°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 109°/77°F (43°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 84°/56°F (29°/13°C)
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Month Nassau Riyadh
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C)

Data: National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saudi Arabia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Saudi Arabia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saudi Arabia has 37.0 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 Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS SA
Population 355,608 35,354,380
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911