Moving to Bahamas from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Bahamas — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia to Bahamas.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas 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
Bahamas performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia performs better than Bahamas 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Department of Zakat and Income Tax (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riyadh | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
National Center for MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahamas?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 25.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 32.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 34.1 in Saudi Arabia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
