Moving to Bahamas from Belgium

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belgium to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
30

people born in Belgium live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
BS
16.2

Belgium 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

BE
$7,489
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
BS
18.5

Belgium 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

BE
15.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Belgium 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

BE
43.5
BS
20.5

Belgium performs 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

BE
5.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
BS
$32,000

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
BS
12.8

Belgium performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Nassau
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Brussels Nassau
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Belgium 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 Bahamas?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Belgium?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE BS
Population 11,847,338 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Dutch, French, German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +32 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112