Moving to United Kingdom from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to United Kingdom. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,442 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Bahamas live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
GB
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GB
2.4

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GB
31.7

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GB
4.2t

Bahamas performs better than United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
GB
97.0%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GB
$54,100

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau London
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Nassau London
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahamas passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United Kingdom has 41.4 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 United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Bahamas?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Bahamas and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS GB
Population 355,608 67,791,400
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999