Moving to Bahamas from Puerto Rico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Puerto Rico to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Puerto Rico to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Puerto Rico to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Puerto Rico performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Puerto Rico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas performs significantly better than Puerto Rico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.
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
Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), Puerto Rican Department of Treasury (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016), The World Factbook (2022). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Puerto Rico 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.
Bahamas passport holder visiting Puerto Rico
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 25.3 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?
Puerto Rico performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 32.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Puerto Rico.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Puerto Rico, the official languages are English and Spanish.
