Moving to Bahamas from Norway

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Norway to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Norway to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Norway live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Norway.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NO
0.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NO
1.5
BS
16.2

Norway 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

NO
$9,523
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NO
51.7
BS
18.5

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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

NO
8.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NO
7.2t
BS
3.6t

Norway generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NO
45.9
BS
20.5

Norway 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

NO
3.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NO
$90,500
BS
$32,000

Norway generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NO
82.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NO
2.3
BS
12.8

Norway performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Norwegian Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oslo Nassau
Jan–Mar 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Oslo Nassau
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Norway

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Norway 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?

Norway performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Norway.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Norway?

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 51.7 in Norway. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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At a Glance

NO BS
Population 5,553,840 355,608
Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +47 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112