Moving to Bahamas from Egypt

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Egypt 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?

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

Living there in 2020
31

people born in Egypt 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 Egypt to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
BS
16.2

Egypt 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

EG
$905
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt 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

EG
105.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
BS
3.6t

Egypt 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

EG
10.8
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

EG
72.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Egypt across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Egypt across all family life metrics.

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Nassau
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Cairo Nassau
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Egypt

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

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?

Egypt performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Egypt?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG BS
Population 107,770,524 355,608
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +20 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122