Moving to Bahamas from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay 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 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
17

people born in Uruguay 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 Uruguay to Bahamas.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UY
11.2
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
BS
16.2

Uruguay 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

UY
$3,135
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
BS
18.5

Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
BS
3.6t

Uruguay generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UY
33.2
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

UY
90.0%
BS
94.0%

Uruguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Bahamas leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UY
8.3%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
BS
$32,000

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Uruguay leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UY
78.4 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
BS
12.8

Uruguay performs better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Data: Dirección General Impositiva, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Nassau
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Montevideo Nassau
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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?

Uruguay performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Uruguay.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Uruguay?

Uruguay 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 46.3 in Uruguay. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

The official language in Bahamas is English. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY BS
Population 3,407,213 355,608
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +598 +1242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911