Moving to Bahamas from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Dominica to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
79 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Dominica 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 Dominica to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
BS
16.2

Dominica 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

DM
$968
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
BS
3.6t

Dominica performs better than Bahamas 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

DM
19.5
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
BS
12.8

Dominica 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.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Nassau
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Roseau Nassau
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Dominica 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?

Dominica performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Dominica?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Dominica and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM BS
Population 74,629 355,608
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +1242
Time zones 1 1