Moving to Bahamas from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
BS
16.2

Ethiopia 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

ET
$86
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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

ET
46.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
BS
3.6t

Ethiopia 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

ET
0.5
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ET
17.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ET
68.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
BS
12.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Nassau
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Nassau
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

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?

Ethiopia 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 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Ethiopia?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET BS
Population 113,656,596 355,608
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Amharic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +251 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911