Moving to Bahamas from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries 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?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
BS
16.2

Marshall Islands 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

MH
$874
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
BS
3.6t

Marshall Islands performs better than Bahamas 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

MH
2.3
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
BS
12.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.

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?

Marshall Islands performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Marshall Islands?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 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.

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At a Glance

MH BS
Population 79,906 355,608
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Marshallese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +1242
Time zones 1 1