Moving to Bahamas from Louisiana

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Louisiana to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10,359 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
BS
31.6%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Louisiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
BS
$32,000

Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baton Rouge Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1540 mm)
79° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baton Rouge Nassau
Jan–Mar 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Baton Rouge Nassau
Jan 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Bahamas. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Louisiana?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

BS
Population 4,533,372 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1242
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911