Moving to Bahamas from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait 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 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
BS
16.2

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
BS
18.5

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KW
100.0%
BS
94.0%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
BS
$32,000

Kuwait performs better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
BS
12.8

Kuwait performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Nassau
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Kuwait City Nassau
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.

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?

Kuwait 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 Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

KW BS
Population 3,068,155 355,608
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +965 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112