Moving to Bahamas from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in education spending.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa FreeData: 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?
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Malawi?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malawi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
