Moving to Bahamas from Turkey

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkey to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Turkey 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Turkey.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
BS
16.2

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
BS
18.5

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TR
39.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than Turkey across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
BS
20.5

Turkey performs better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
BS
12.8

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in infant mortality.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Nassau
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Ankara Nassau
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa on Arrival
Bahamas passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Turkey.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Turkey performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Turkey?

Turkey 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 21.7 in Turkey. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR BS
Population 83,047,706 355,608
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Turkish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +90 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112