Moving to Bahamas from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Bahamas.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Pakistan to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2005
6 ↓ 45% vs 2000

people born in Pakistan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BS
16.2

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BS
3.6t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Nassau
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Islamabad Nassau
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Pakistan?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BS
Population 242,923,845 355,608
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Urdu English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15