Moving to Tuvalu from Bahamas

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahamas to Tuvalu — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bahamas to Tuvalu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas and Tuvalu stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
TV
17.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
TV
12.6

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu 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
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
TV
49.0%

Bahamas performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2010

share of people below the poverty line

BS
9.3%
TV
26.3%

Bahamas performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
TV
28.9

Bahamas performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

With 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tuvalu can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahamas and Tuvalu.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS TV
Population 355,608 11,544
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +688
Time zones 1 1