Moving to Bahamas from Oman

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Oman to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Oman 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oman to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

OM
0.3
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
BS
16.2

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
BS
18.5

Oman 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

OM
104.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Oman across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

OM
1.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
BS
$32,000

Oman performs better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
BS
12.8

Oman generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Nassau
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Muscat Nassau
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Oman performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Oman.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Oman?

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

OM BS
Population 3,764,348 355,608
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +968 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999