Moving to Bahamas from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Israel 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

IL
1.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
BS
16.2

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
BS
18.5

Israel 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

IL
15.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Israel 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

IL
29.4
BS
20.5

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
BS
$32,000

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
BS
12.8

Israel performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Nassau
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Jerusalem Nassau
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahamas passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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 Israel and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL BS
Population 8,914,885 355,608
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +972 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100