Moving to Bahamas from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Denmark to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 52°F in Copenhagen, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Denmark to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
15 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Denmark 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Denmark.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
BS
16.2

Denmark performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
BS
18.5

Denmark 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

DK
13.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Denmark 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

DK
45.0
BS
20.5

Denmark 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

DK
5.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
BS
$32,000

Denmark 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

DK
81.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
BS
12.8

Denmark performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Copenhagen Nassau
Jan–Mar 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Copenhagen Nassau
Jan 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Denmark 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?

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?

Denmark performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Denmark?

Denmark 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 43.8 in Denmark. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK BS
Population 5,920,767 355,608
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Danish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +45 +1242
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112