Moving to Bahamas from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom to Bahamas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Bahamas, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2,135 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Bahamas · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bahamas?

Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
BS
16.2

United Kingdom performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
BS
18.5

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GB
13.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly better than United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
BS
94.0%

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
BS
$32,000

United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
BS
12.8

United Kingdom performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months London Nassau
Jan–Mar 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month London Nassau
Jan 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Bahamas without a visa.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Bahamas passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.

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?

United Kingdom performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 31.7 in United Kingdom. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to United Kingdom?

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 60°F in London. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both United Kingdom and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB BS
Population 67,791,400 355,608
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1242
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999