Moving to Bahamas from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
20.4
BS
18.9

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.5
BS
25.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LY
82.0%
BS
92.5%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.8%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$6,449
BS
$39,455

Bahamas performs significantly better than Libya across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LY
71.1 yrs
BS
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
7.9
BS
11.1

Libya generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Nassau
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tripoli Nassau
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Libya

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

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: 25.3 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?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Libya?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 20.4 in Libya. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

LY BS
Population 7,458,555 403,033
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +218 +1242
Time zones 1 1