Moving to Bahamas from Botswana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Botswana to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Botswana to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
13 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Botswana 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BW
10.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BW
16.5
BS
16.2

Botswana 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

BW
$1,310
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BW
3.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana 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

BW
55.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BW
2.7t
BS
3.6t

Botswana 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

BW
4.2
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BW
23.4%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BW
$17,500
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BW
65.6 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BW
25.2
BS
12.8

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

Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Gaborone Rain: 21.7 in/yr (552 mm)
83° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Gaborone Nassau
Jan–Mar 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Gaborone Nassau
Jan 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Botswana Meteorological Services Botswana Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.

Botswana passport

Botswana passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Botswana

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Botswana 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 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 Bahamas safe for expats?

Botswana 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 10.6 in Botswana.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Botswana?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.

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At a Glance

BW BS
Population 2,384,246 355,608
Currency Botswanan Pula (BWP) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Tswana English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +267 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999