Moving to Bahamas from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
128 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Brazil 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 Brazil to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
BS
16.2

Brazil 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

BR
$2,070
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
BS
18.5

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
BS
3.6t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
BS
20.5

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
BS
12.8

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

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Nassau
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Brasilia Nassau
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Brazil 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?

Brazil performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR BS
Population 217,240,060 355,608
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +55 +1242
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190