Moving to Bahamas from Cambodia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Cambodia 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Cambodia and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Cambodia generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cambodia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Cambodia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas performs significantly better than Cambodia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2010–2016), General Department of Taxation (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Phnom Penh | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Phnom Penh | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Ministry of Water Resources and MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.
Cambodia passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holder visiting Cambodia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Cambodia and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Cambodia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 32.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Cambodia.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Cambodia?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cambodia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.1 in Cambodia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Cambodia?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.
