Moving to Bahamas from Jordan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jordan 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Jordan and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JO
1.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JO
13.6
BS
16.2

Jordan 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

JO
$798
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

JO
25.1
BS
18.5

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JO
38.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JO
2.1t
BS
3.6t

Jordan generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JO
7.1
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Jordan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JO
17.9%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JO
$9,400
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JO
76.0 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JO
13.9
BS
12.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Jordan leads in education spending.

Data: Jordan Tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Amman Rain: 10.6 in/yr (269 mm)
74° / 52°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Amman Nassau
Jan–Mar 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Amman Nassau
Jan 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Jordan Meteorological Department Jordan Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.

Jordan passport

Jordan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Jordan

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Jordan.

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 Jordan and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Jordan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Jordan?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

JO BS
Population 10,998,531 355,608
Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +962 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911