Moving to Bahamas from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg 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 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
BS
16.2

Luxembourg performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
BS
18.5

Luxembourg 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

LU
13.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Luxembourg 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

LU
38.7
BS
20.5

Luxembourg performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
BS
$32,000

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
BS
12.8

Luxembourg performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Nassau
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Luxembourg Nassau
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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: 20.5 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?

Luxembourg performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Luxembourg?

Luxembourg 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 29.9 in Luxembourg. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU BS
Population 650,364 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112