Moving to Bahamas from Guyana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Guyana to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Guyana to Bahamas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Guyana to Bahamas, based on official data.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
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7.1,430
Guyana
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Guyana to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guyana performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Guyana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Guyana generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Guyana leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Georgetown | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Georgetown | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Hydrometeorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.
Guyana passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Guyana
Visa FreeData: 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?
Guyana performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Guyana?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Guyana?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both Guyana and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
