Moving to Bahamas from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LA
$123
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos 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

LA
69.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
BS
3.6t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LA
62.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
1.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
68.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane Nassau
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Vientiane Nassau
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Laos

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

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 Laos and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Laos?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Laos, the official language is Lao.

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At a Glance

LA BS
Population 7,749,595 355,608
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Lao English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +856 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191