Moving to Bahamas from Russia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Russia 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
58 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Russia 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 Russia 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

RU
6.8
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RU
10.6
BS
16.2

Russia 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

RU
$3,204
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

RU
38.3
BS
18.5

Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RU
39.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RU
14.0t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Russia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

RU
24.8
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

RU
88.0%
BS
94.0%

Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RU
3.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RU
$39,800
BS
$32,000

Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RU
72.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RU
6.4
BS
12.8

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

Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Moscow Rain: 27.2 in/yr (691 mm)
48° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moscow Nassau
Jan–Mar 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Moscow Nassau
Jan 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.

Russia passport

Russia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Russia

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Russia.

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 Russia and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Russia performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Russia?

Russia 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 38.3 in Russia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Russia, the official language is Russian.

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At a Glance

RU BS
Population 142,021,981 355,608
Currency Russian Ruble (RUB) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Russian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +1242
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 112