Moving to Bahamas from Uganda
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uganda to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Uganda to Bahamas.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Uganda 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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72.11
Uganda
Key Indicator Comparison
How Uganda 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
Uganda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uganda generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Uganda across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Uganda 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 performs significantly better than Uganda across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, Uganda Revenue Authority, 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 | Kampala | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/64°F (28°/17°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
View all months
| Month | Kampala | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.7°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/64°F (29.3°/18.0°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 84°/65°F (28.7°/18.1°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 81°/64°F (27.3°/17.9°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.6°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.7°/17.4°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 81°/64°F (27.4°/17.5°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.5°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uganda 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.
Uganda passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Uganda
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 Uganda and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Uganda performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.8 in Uganda.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Uganda?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uganda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.7 in Uganda. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uganda: 49).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Uganda?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 82°F in Kampala. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kampala gets 49.8 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Uganda, the official languages are English and Swahili.
