Thinking about moving to Nassau? Here's what daily life looks like for an American who works remotely: what it costs in dollars, where people live, the weather all year, and what to sort out before you land. The weather, local time and exchange rate on this page are live.
Right now in Nassau
Live weather by Open-Meteo · Rates by ExchangeRate-API. Updates each time you open the page.
At a glance
| Population | About 300,000 on New Providence |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Currency | Bahamian dollar (BSD) |
| Time zone | … |
| Main airport | Lynden Pindling (NAS), about 20 minutes |
| Flights from the US | Nonstops from many US cities to Nassau, plus Freeport, Exuma and Eleuthera |
| Power plugs | Type A and B, 120 V (US plugs work) |
| Emergency number | 911 or 919 |
| Visa route for remote workers | Long visitor stay · Bahamas visa guide |
What it costs
| Item | About in USD |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom, city center | $1,862 |
| 1-bedroom, outside center | $1,800 |
| 3-bedroom, city center | $3,700 |
| 3-bedroom, outside center | $3,680 |
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | $40.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $45.00 |
| Home internet, 60 Mbps+ | $102 |
Monthly totals are Shoreward estimates: Numbeo's living costs without rent, plus rent from outside the center (low end) to the center (high end). The couple figure assumes 1.7 times one person's costs. Private school, car and travel are not included.
Numbeo's Nassau page was last updated May 18, 2025, so rents may have risen since. Treat these as a floor.
Weather through the year
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Monthly averages from 2016–2025, from Open-Meteo historical weather data (ERA5 reanalysis). Rain totals from weather models can run high in mountain cities, so treat them as a guide to the wet and dry seasons.
Where to live
Cable Beach
Resorts and condos.
Paradise Island
Across the bridge, luxury.
Old Fort Bay
Gated and upscale.
Our plans match neighborhoods to how you work, your budget and who's moving with you.
Getting around
Jitney buses and taxis; most residents drive.
Language and English
English is the official language.
Healthcare
Good private care in Nassau; out islands have limited clinics. Carry insurance with evacuation cover.
Safety
Check the US State Department's current advisory for Bahamas before you go. It changes, so we link to it rather than copy it. Like any big city, Nassau has areas that are safer than others, and your plan flags the ones to know about.
Your first week in Nassau
Land with people, not just a lease.
With a Complete or Household plan, you join everyone moving to Nassau the same month in a group chat before you fly, then meet in person during your first week.
See how cohorts workSources
Checked on Nov 2, 2026. Live sections update automatically.
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Nassau (page updated May 18, 2025)
- US State Department: Bahamas travel advisory
- Open-Meteo: live weather, forecast and 10-year climate data (CC BY 4.0)
- ExchangeRate-API: live exchange rates
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