Moving to Bahamas from Maldives

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maldives 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 Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
BS
16.2

Maldives 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

MV
$2,288
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
BS
18.5

Maldives 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

MV
29.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
BS
3.6t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
BS
$32,000

Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
BS
12.8

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Maldives performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV BS
Population 390,164 355,608
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Maldivian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +960 +1242
Time zones 1 1