Moving to Bahamas from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bahamas performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Moresby | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Papua New Guinea Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
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?
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?
Papua New Guinea performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
