Moving to Bahamas from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
40 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Bermuda 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 Bermuda and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
BS
31.2

Bermuda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Bermuda 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

BM
35.9
BS
20.5

Bermuda 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

BM
7.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
BS
$32,000

Bermuda 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

BM
82.0 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
BS
12.8

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

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Bermuda

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

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Bermuda and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM BS
Population 72,337 355,608
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +1242
Time zones 1 1