Moving to Bahamas from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
11 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Swaziland 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 Swaziland to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
BS
32.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
BS
16.2

Swaziland generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
BS
18.9

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
BS
3.6t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
BS
25.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SZ
63.4%
BS
92.5%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
BS
$39,455

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
BS
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
BS
11.1

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Swaziland leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this

Weather in Bahamas vs Swaziland

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manzini Rain: 36.3 in/yr (923 mm)
78° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manzini Nassau
Jan–Mar 82°/65°F (28°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/54°F (24°/12°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/52°F (24°/11°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Manzini Nassau
Jan 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 78°/59°F (25.8°/15.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.9°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 73°/48°F (22.6°/9.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 78°/59°F (25.7°/14.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 83°/64°F (28.2°/17.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Can you move from Swaziland to Bahamas?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Swaziland 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 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?

Swaziland 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 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Swaziland?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Manzini. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manzini gets 36.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ BS
Population 1,256,174 403,033
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +1242
Time zones 1 1