Moving to Bahamas from Peru

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Peru to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Peru 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 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Peru to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
335 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Peru 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

How Peru and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PE
5.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PE
12.7
BS
16.2

Peru 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

PE
$956
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PE
16.2
BS
18.5

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PE
26.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PE
2.0t
BS
3.6t

Peru 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

PE
9.3
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PE
71.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Peru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PE
4.8%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PE
$15,100
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PE
68.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PE
10.8
BS
12.8

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

Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lima Nassau
Jan–Mar 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Lima Nassau
Jan 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.

Peru passport

Peru passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Peru

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Peru 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?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Peru and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Peru performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Peru?

Peru 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 16.2 in Peru. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PE BS
Population 32,275,736 355,608
Currency Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +51 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105