Moving to Bahamas from Minnesota
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Minnesota to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Minnesota to Bahamas, based on official data.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
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2.10,359
United States
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Minnesota to Bahamas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bahamas performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs significantly better than Minnesota 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
Minnesota performs better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting United States
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?
Usually fine from major cities in Bahamas. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Minnesota?
Bahamas performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both Minnesota and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
