Moving to Bahamas from Bahrain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bahrain to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Bahrain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
BS
16.2

Bahrain performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
BS
18.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Bahrain across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Bahrain across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
BS
12.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Nassau
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Manama Nassau
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Bahrain passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Bahrain?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Bahrain across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

BH BS
Population 1,540,558 355,608
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +973 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999