Moving to Bahamas from Moldova

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Moldova to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Moldova to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Moldova.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MD
9.1
BS
16.2

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MD
32.5
BS
18.5

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MD
58.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MD
3.4t
BS
3.6t

Moldova 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

MD
24.4
BS
20.5

Moldova 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

MD
1.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
BS
12.8

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

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Moldova 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?

Moldova performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Moldova?

Moldova generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 32.5 in Moldova. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Moldova: 71).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD BS
Population 3,287,326 355,608
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Romanian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +373 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112