Moving to Bahamas from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
49 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Ghana 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 Ghana to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
BS
16.2

Ghana 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

GH
$234
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana 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

GH
89.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
BS
3.6t

Ghana 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

GH
0.6
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
BS
12.8

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

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Nassau
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Accra Nassau
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Ghana passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Ghana 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?

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?

Ghana 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 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Ghana?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

GH BS
Population 33,107,275 355,608
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112