Moving to Bahamas from Djibouti

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Djibouti to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Djibouti 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 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Djibouti and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti 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

DJ
59.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
BS
3.6t

Djibouti 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

DJ
1.4
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Djibouti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Djibouti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
BS
12.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Nassau
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Djibouti Nassau
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.

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?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Djibouti and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Djibouti?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Djibouti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.0 in Djibouti. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

DJ BS
Population 957,273 355,608
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +253 +1242
Time zones 1 1