Moving to Bahamas from Florida

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Florida to Bahamas. 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 Florida to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
10,359 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Florida.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
BS
31.6%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Florida across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
BS
$32,000

Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs

Florida performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Nassau
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tallahassee Nassau
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Bahamas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Bahamas are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Florida?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Florida and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BS
Population 18,801,310 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1242
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911