Moving to Bahamas from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
82 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia 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

LC
36.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
BS
16.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
BS
18.5

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
BS
3.6t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LC
78.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
BS
$32,000

Bahamas performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
BS
12.8

Saint Lucia performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Nassau
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
View all months
Month Castries Nassau
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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 Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Saint Lucia passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Saint Lucia without a visa.

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 Saint Lucia and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

LC BS
Population 167,122 355,608
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1758 +1242
Time zones 1 1