Moving to Bahamas from Sudan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sudan to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Sudan and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan 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

SD
70.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
BS
3.6t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Nassau
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Khartoum Nassau
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sudan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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 Sudan and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Sudan?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sudan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD BS
Population 47,958,856 355,608
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic, English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +1242
Time zones 1 1