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
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
How safe residents feel in Bahamas - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
42/100
Crime Index
100/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
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.
Lucaya
$2,191/mo
Lucaya
46/100
Lucaya
98/200
Nassau
65/100
| 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 |
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Healthcare system overview for Bahamas
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Bahamas
Pollution Index
38/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
18.9ug/m3
Moderate
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Common questions about living in Bahamas, answered with data
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.
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.
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.
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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