Moving to Bahamas from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Bahamas.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tuvalu 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

TV
0.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
BS
16.2

Tuvalu 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

TV
$1,671
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
BS
3.6t

Tuvalu performs better than Bahamas 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

TV
4.0
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
BS
$32,000
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2010

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
BS
9.3%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
BS
12.8

Bahamas performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

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 Tuvalu and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Tuvalu 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 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Tuvalu?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV BS
Population 11,544 355,608
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +688 +1242
Time zones 1 1