Moving to Bahamas from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
168 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
BS
16.2

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
BS
18.5

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Italy 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

IT
31.5
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IT
75.0%
BS
94.0%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
BS
$32,000

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
BS
12.8

Italy performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Nassau
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Rome Nassau
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Italy 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?

Italy performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT BS
Population 61,095,551 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112