Lyford Cay International School
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International Curriculum
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Overview
Bahamas🇧🇸
At a Glance
How Bahamas compares across key indices
Cost of Living
111 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
42/100
Healthcare
59/100
Quality of Life
101/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Bahamas
Cost of Living
111
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
83
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
111
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
116
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Bahamas - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
42/100
Crime Index
100/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Bahamas
Bahamas has 4 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $2,191 in Lucaya to $2,659 in Nassau. Lucaya leads on safety, scoring 46/100. Lucaya ranks highest for quality of life at 98/200.
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Lucaya
$2,191/mo
Safest
Lucaya
46/100
Best Quality of Life
Lucaya
98/200
Best Healthcare
Nassau
65/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
4 of 4 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | $2,659 | 41/100 | 94/200 | 65/100 | 39 |
| Lucaya | $2,191 | 46/100 | 98/200 | 55/100 | 30 |
| Freeport | $2,191 | 46/100 | 98/200 | 55/100 | 30 |
| Killarney | $2,191 | 46/100 | 98/200 | 55/100 | 30 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
19 verified school profiles across 7 cities in Bahamas — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Lucaya International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
St Andrew’s International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
Anatol Rodgers High School
Verified
NassauAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ap Course Ledger
Aquinas College
Verified
NassauAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ap Course Ledger
Bishop Michael Eldon School
Verified
FreeportAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ap Course Ledger
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Bahamas
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Bahamas
Pollution Index
38/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
18.9ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Bahamas, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Bahamas?
Bahamas has a cost of living index of 111 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $2,659 in Nassau.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Bahamas has a safety index of 42/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Nassau scores highest on safety at 41/100.
What is the best city in Bahamas for expats and digital nomads?
Nassau ranks highest for quality of life in Bahamas, scoring 94/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,659/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Bahamas?
Bahamas scores 59/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
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