Moving to Bahamas from Kenya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kenya to Bahamas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
21

people born in Kenya 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 Kenya.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KE
4.9
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KE
28.2
BS
16.2

Kenya generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KE
$274
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KE
1.0
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya 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

KE
33.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KE
0.4t
BS
3.6t

Kenya 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

KE
1.9
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KE
5.7%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KE
$5,700
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KE
69.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KE
27.9
BS
12.8

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nairobi Rain: 40.3 in/yr (1024 mm)
74° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nairobi Nassau
Jan–Mar 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Nairobi Nassau
Jan 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Kenya Meteorological Department Kenya Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.

Kenya passport

Kenya passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Kenya

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Kenya 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?

Kenya generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Kenya?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

KE BS
Population 55,864,655 355,608
Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +254 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999