Moving to Bahamas from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kazakhstan to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kazakhstan to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
BS
16.2

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
BS
18.5

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
BS
$32,000

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
BS
12.8

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Nassau
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Astana Nassau
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ BS
Population 19,398,331 355,608
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +1242
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112