Moving to Bahamas from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Bahamas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Trinidad and Tobago to Bahamas, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
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11.418
Trinidad and Tobago
Key Indicator Comparison
How Trinidad and Tobago and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in homicide rate.
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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.
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 Trinidad and Tobago across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in unemployment rate.
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
Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa FreeData: 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 Trinidad and Tobago and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both Trinidad and Tobago and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
