Moving to Bahamas from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Bahamas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Costa Rica to Bahamas.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
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35.56
Costa Rica
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Costa Rica performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
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
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.
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 Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Instituto Meteorológico NacionalVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa FreeData: 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?
Costa Rica performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica 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 26.4 in Costa Rica. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
