Moving to Bahamas from Greece

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Greece to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Greece 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Greece to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
96 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Greece 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

How Greece and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
BS
16.2

Greece performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
BS
18.5

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

GR
23.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Greece across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GR
43.0
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GR
78.0%
BS
94.0%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
BS
12.8

Greece performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Nassau
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Athens Nassau
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Greece 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?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Greece and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Greece performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Greece?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR BS
Population 10,533,871 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Greek English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112