Moving to Bahamas from Japan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Japan to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
36 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Japan 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 Japan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
BS
16.2

Japan 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

JP
$5,365
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
BS
18.5

Japan 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

JP
12.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JP
7.8t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Japan 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

JP
37.2
BS
20.5

Japan 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

JP
2.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
BS
$32,000

Japan 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

JP
84.8 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
BS
12.8

Japan performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tokyo Rain: 62.9 in/yr (1598 mm)
69° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tokyo Nassau
Jan–Mar 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tokyo Nassau
Jan 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Japan Meteorological Agency Japan Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Japan 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?

Japan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Japan?

Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP BS
Population 124,214,766 355,608
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Japanese English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +81 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110