Moving to Bahamas from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cyprus to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
BS
16.2

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
BS
18.5

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Cyprus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
BS
20.5

Cyprus performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
BS
$32,000

Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
BS
12.8

Cyprus performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Nassau
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Nicosia Nassau
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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?

Cyprus performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY BS
Population 1,295,102 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Greek, Turkish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +357 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112