Moving to Bahamas from Portugal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Portugal to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Portugal 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 69°F in Lisbon, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Portugal to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.
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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66.15
Portugal
Key Indicator Comparison
How Portugal and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Portugal 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
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Portugal performs better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Portugal performs better than Bahamas 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
Portugal generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax 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
Portugal performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, 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 | Lisbon | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/48°F (16°/9°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
View all months
| Month | Lisbon | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Instituto Português do Mar e da AtmosferaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.
Portugal passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Portugal
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?
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 Portugal and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Portugal performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Portugal?
Portugal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 57.7 in Portugal. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Portugal: 88).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Portugal?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 69°F in Lisbon. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lisbon gets 29.6 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.
