Moving to Bahamas from Tanzania

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Bahamas.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Bahamas

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
BS
16.2

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania 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

TZ
36.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
BS
3.6t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TZ
32.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
BS
12.8

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

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Nassau
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
View all months
Month Dodoma Nassau
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Tanzania 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?

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 Tanzania and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Tanzania performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Tanzania?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tanzania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

Share this

At a Glance

TZ BS
Population 63,852,892 355,608
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Swahili English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112