Moving to Bahamas from Philippines
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Philippines to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Philippines to Bahamas, based on official data.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
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8.1,196
Philippines
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Philippines to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines 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
Philippines 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
Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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 generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in education spending.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: 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?
Philippines performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Philippines?
Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
