Top expat cities

Bahamas

Freeport

#2 Top 5 cities

Freeport is a practical alternative to Nassau, but with a smaller social and employment base.

Country overview

Population

26Β 910

Year-round temperatures

Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

A warm island climate with a mild winter and more humid summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

4/10

Freeport has a meaningful violent-crime risk and is one of the country's main crime concentrations, so secure accommodation and caution after dark are important.

Natural disaster resilience

1/10

Grand Bahama is highly exposed to hurricanes, storm surge, and coastal flooding, as demonstrated by severe past impacts and potentially prolonged infrastructure disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene