Moving to Bahamas from Guatemala

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guatemala to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Guatemala to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
36 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Guatemala 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 Guatemala.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GT
20.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
BS
16.2

Guatemala 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

GT
$935
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
BS
3.6t

Guatemala 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

GT
3.7
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GT
2.7%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GT
72.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
BS
12.8

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

Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Guatemala City Rain: 46.7 in/yr (1186 mm)
77° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Guatemala City Nassau
Jan–Mar 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Guatemala City Nassau
Jan 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Guatemala

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Guatemala 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?

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?

Guatemala performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Guatemala?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

GT BS
Population 17,703,190 355,608
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +502 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110