Moving to Bahamas from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States 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
-
2.10,359
United States
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States 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
United States 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bahamas performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax 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
United States performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, 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 | Washington | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
View all months
| Month | Washington | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 United States and Bahamas.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
United States performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to United States?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 36.1 in United States. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both United States and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
