Moving to Bahamas from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
45 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Belize 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 Belize 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

BZ
27.9
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
BS
16.2

Belize generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize 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

BZ
21.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
BS
3.6t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
BS
$32,000

Belize generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
BS
12.8

Belize generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Nassau
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Belmopan Nassau
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Belize 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 Belize and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Belize generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Belize?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ BS
Population 412,387 355,608
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +1242
Time zones 1 1