Bahamas

Nassau

#1 Top 5 cities

Nassau is clearly the country's most practical expat base, but at the cost of strong price pressure.

Country overview

Population

227Β 940

Year-round temperatures

Day: 26°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

The tropical maritime climate stays warm year-round, with a more humid summer and very mild winter.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 2/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

4/10

Nassau has a significant violent-crime risk, including armed robbery and burglary, with particular caution needed after dark and in less secure neighborhoods.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Hurricanes, storm surge, coastal flooding, and extreme heat create substantial risk; exposed low-lying districts can face severe disruption and long recovery periods.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Seasonal expats
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Airport access
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Traffic congestion