Moving to Bahamas from Cameroon

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Cameroon to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
BS
16.2

Cameroon 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

CM
$246
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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

CM
101.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
BS
3.6t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Cameroon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
BS
12.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Nassau
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Yaounde Nassau
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cameroon passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Cameroon?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM BS
Population 29,321,637 355,608
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +237 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112