Moving to Bahamas from India

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from India to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
640 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in India 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 India.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
BS
16.2

India 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

IN
$346
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India 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

IN
83.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
BS
3.6t

India 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

IN
2.4
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IN
46.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
BS
12.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Nassau
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Delhi Nassau
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
India passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.

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?

India performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to India?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though India leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 7.3 in India. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN BS
Population 1,389,637,446 355,608
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +91 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112