Moving to Bahamas from Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PM
16.5
BS
31.2

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PM
8.7%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PM
$46,200
BS
$32,000

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Bahamas across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PM
81.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PM
8.2
BS
12.8

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Usually fine from major cities in Bahamas. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Saint Pierre and Miquelon performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.5 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PM BS
Population 5,257 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +508 +1242
Time zones 1 1