Moving to Bahamas from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominican Republic to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Dominican Republic 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Dominican Republic to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
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14.310
Dominican Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
How Dominican Republic and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominican Republic generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Santo Domingo | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Oficina Nacional de MeteorologiáVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa FreeData: 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 Dominican Republic and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Dominican Republic generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.
