Moving to Bahamas from Spain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Spain to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Spain to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
117 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Spain 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
BS
16.2

Spain performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ES
$4,935
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
BS
18.5

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ES
10.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
BS
3.6t

Spain generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ES
36.0
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ES
94.0%
BS
94.0%

Spain performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ES
12.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
BS
12.8

Spain performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Nassau
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Madrid Nassau
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Spain passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Spain 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 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?

Spain performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Spain?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Spain?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES BS
Population 47,163,418 355,608
Currency Euro (€) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +34 +1242
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112