Moving to Bahamas from Rwanda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Rwanda to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Rwanda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Rwanda 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
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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
Rwanda 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 Rwanda 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 performs significantly better than Rwanda across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Rwanda leads in education spending.
Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, 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 | Kigali | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Kigali | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Rwanda Meteorology AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.
Rwanda passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Rwanda
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Rwanda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Rwanda?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Rwanda?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.
