Moving to Bahamas from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
BS
16.2

Liberia 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

LR
$233
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia 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

LR
60.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
BS
3.6t

Liberia 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

LR
0.3
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LR
34.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Liberia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LR
2.9%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
BS
12.8

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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?

Liberia performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Liberia?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Liberia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.8 in Liberia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Liberia and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LR BS
Population 5,358,483 355,608
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +231 +1242
Time zones 1 1