Moving to Bahamas from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from El Salvador 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?

What the data shows about people moving from El Salvador to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
77 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in El Salvador 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 El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
BS
16.2

El Salvador generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
BS
18.5

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
BS
3.6t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SV
63.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than El Salvador across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
BS
12.8

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Nassau
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month San Salvador Nassau
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter El Salvador 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?

El Salvador 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 7.8 in El Salvador.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV BS
Population 6,568,745 355,608
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +503 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911