Moving to Bahamas from Zambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Zambia to Bahamas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Zambia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
BS
16.2

Zambia 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

ZM
$244
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
BS
18.5

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia 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

ZM
50.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
BS
3.6t

Zambia 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

ZM
0.4
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ZM
21.0%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Zambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
BS
$32,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
BS
12.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Zambia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Nassau
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month Lusaka Nassau
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Zambia 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Zambia?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

Both Zambia and Bahamas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

ZM BS
Population 19,642,123 355,608
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +260 +1242
Time zones 1 1