Moving to Bahamas from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba 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 Cuba to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
429 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Cuba 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 Cuba to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
BS
16.2

Cuba 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

CU
$2,575
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
BS
18.5

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

CU
31.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
BS
3.6t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Cuba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
BS
12.8

Cuba performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Nassau
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Havana Nassau
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Cuba performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Cuba?

Cuba generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU BS
Population 11,008,112 355,608
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106