Moving to Bahamas from Jamaica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jamaica to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jamaica to Bahamas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Jamaica to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
-
3.8,042
Jamaica
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jamaica and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas performs significantly better than Jamaica 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs significantly better than Jamaica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Jamaica 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
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.
Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, 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 | Kingston | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Jamaica
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?
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 Jamaica and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Bahamas performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Jamaica?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
