Moving to Sweden from Bahamas
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Sweden — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bahamas to Sweden, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bahamas to Sweden, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Sweden leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas generally does better on infrastructure, though Sweden leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Sweden 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
Sweden 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nassau | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Nassau | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Sweden has 40.4 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 Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Bahamas?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Bahamas?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Bahamas, the official language is English.
