Moving to Bahamas from Brunei

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Brunei 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

BN
0.5
BS
32.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
BS
16.2

Brunei 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

BN
$1,896
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BN
18.9
BS
18.9

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BN
20.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Brunei across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
21.2
BS
25.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BN
96.3%
BS
92.5%

Brunei generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$32,235
BS
$39,455

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BN
75.5 yrs
BS
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
8.6
BS
11.1

Brunei performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Revenue Division, Brunei (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bandar Seri Begawan Rain: 114.7 in/yr (2913 mm)
89° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bandar Seri Begawan Nassau
Jan–Mar 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/75°F (33°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/74°F (31°/23°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Bandar Seri Begawan Nassau
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 90°/75°F (32.5°/23.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 91°/75°F (32.6°/23.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.3°/23.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 90°/74°F (32.4°/23.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.

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 25.3 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 Brunei and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 32.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Brunei.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Brunei?

Brunei generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 18.9 in Brunei. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Bandar Seri Begawan. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bandar Seri Begawan gets 114.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN BS
Population 466,330 403,033
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Malay English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +673 +1242
Time zones 1 1