Moving to Bahamas from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Zimbabwe to Bahamas.
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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67.14
Zimbabwe
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on safety, though Bahamas leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Meteorological Services DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
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?
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?
Zimbabwe 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 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Zimbabwe?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Bahamas
At a Glance
ZW
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BS
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 355,608 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Bahamian Dollar (BSD) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | English |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Calling code | +263 | +1242 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | — |