Moving to Bahamas from Ireland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Ireland to Bahamas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Ireland to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
61 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Ireland 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
BS
16.2

Ireland performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
BS
18.5

Ireland 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

IE
13.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Ireland 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

IE
32.1
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IE
95.0%
BS
94.0%

Ireland performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
BS
$32,000

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
BS
12.8

Ireland performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin Nassau
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Dublin Nassau
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Ireland 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?

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?

Ireland performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Ireland?

Ireland 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 40.6 in Ireland. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE BS
Population 5,275,004 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Irish English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112