Moving to Bahamas from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Bahamas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Bahamas.

Living there in 2020
35 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
BS
16.2

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KN
$1,936
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
BS
18.5

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
BS
3.6t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Bahamas 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

KN
47.4
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

KN
79.0%
BS
94.0%

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
4.5%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
BS
$32,000

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KN
77.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
BS
12.8

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahamas passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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?

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?

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Bahamas across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Saint Kitts and Nevis and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

KN BS
Population 54,488 355,608
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1869 +1242
Time zones 1 1