Moving to Bahamas from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritius 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 Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
BS
16.2

Mauritius 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

MU
$1,566
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
BS
3.6t

Mauritius 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

MU
25.7
BS
20.5

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
BS
12.8

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Nassau
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Port Louis Nassau
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Mauritius 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?

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?

Mauritius performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Mauritius?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU BS
Population 1,308,222 355,608
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112