Moving to Bahamas from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
BS
16.2

Eritrea 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

ER
$87
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
BS
3.6t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
BS
$32,000

Eritrea generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Nassau
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Asmara Nassau
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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?

Eritrea 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 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Eritrea?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER BS
Population 6,209,262 355,608
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +291 +1242
Time zones 1 1