Moving to Bahamas from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
34 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Grenada 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 Grenada 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

GD
4.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
BS
16.2

Grenada 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

GD
$880
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
BS
18.5

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
BS
3.6t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Grenada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Grenada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
BS
12.8

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Grenada 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 Grenada and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Grenada?

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 13.1 in Grenada. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

GD BS
Population 113,949 355,608
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +1242
Time zones 1 1