Moving to Bahamas from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia 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 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
BS
16.2

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
BS
18.5

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
BS
3.6t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly better than Tunisia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
BS
12.8

Tunisia performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Nassau
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Tunis Nassau
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Tunisia generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN BS
Population 11,896,972 355,608
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +216 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197