Moving to Bahamas from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta to Bahamas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
BS
16.2

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MT
42.8
BS
18.5

Malta 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

MT
21.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
BS
3.6t

Malta 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

MT
43.0
BS
20.5

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
BS
$32,000

Malta 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

MT
83.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
BS
12.8

Malta performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Government of Malta - Inland Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Nassau
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Valletta Nassau
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Malta

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Malta 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Malta 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 Malta.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Malta?

Malta 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 42.8 in Malta. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT BS
Population 464,186 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Maltese English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112