Moving to Bahamas from Marshall Islands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Bahamas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Marshall Islands to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Marshall Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty 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 Marshall Islands leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2012–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2006–2010). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa RequiredData: 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: 25.3 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?
Marshall Islands performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Marshall Islands?
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.
