Moving to Vietnam from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Vietnam, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. 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 Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
VN
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
VN
17.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
VN
$690
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
VN
8.3

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam 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
VN
52.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
VN
4.3t

Bahamas performs better than Vietnam 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
VN
21.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
VN
74.0%

Bahamas generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
VN
$13,700

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam 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
VN
75.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
VN
14.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in education spending.

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

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Hanoi
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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Month Nassau Hanoi
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Vietnam

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

Vietnam passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam 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 Vietnam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Vietnam has 21.7 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 Vietnam safe for expats?

Bahamas generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS VN
Population 355,608 103,808,319
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Vietnamese Dong (₫)
Languages English Vietnamese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +84
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113