---
title: "Living in Nassau as a digital nomad: cost, safety, visa, internet"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nassau
description: "Cruise-port capital with a one-year remote-work permit"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Nassau, Bahamas

Nassau scores 69.9/100 for digital nomads under balanced weights, ranking 118 of 1000 cities. There is no open cost-of-living figure yet; expect a nomad visa (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) permit), and a measured median download speed of 45 Mbps.

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas on New Providence island, less than an hour's flight from Miami, with the BEATS programme granting remote workers a one-year stay and a currency pegged to the US dollar. Downtown is swamped by cruise passengers, prices are among the highest in the Caribbean, crime is serious in some neighbourhoods and hurricane season runs June to November.

Known for: BEATS remote-work permit, Paradise Island beaches, Dollar pegged to the US dollar, Cruise crowds and high prices.

## Scores (balanced weights, 0–100)

| Factor | Score |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 69.9 |
| Cost of living | — |
| Safety | 47 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Internet | 70 |
| Visa ease | 84 |
| Getting there & around | 50 |
| Climate | 67 |
| Air quality | 96 |
| Quality of life | 78 |

## The numbers behind the scores

| Metric | Value | Level | As of | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly cost, one person | — | country | 2026-09 | [^2] |
| Central 1-bedroom rent | — | city | 2026-09 | [^3] |
| Outskirts 1-bedroom rent (basis of the monthly total) | — | city | 2026-09 | [^3] |
| Homicide rate (per 100k) | 29.9 | country | 2024 | [^4] |
| Political stability (0–100) | 83.5 | country | 2025 | [^5] |
| UHC service coverage (0–100) | 80 | country | 2023 | [^6] |
| Life expectancy (years) | 70.4 | country | 2021 | [^7] |
| Median download (Mbps) | 45 | city | 2024 | [^8] |
| Median upload (Mbps) | 8.7 | city | 2024 | [^8] |
| Starlink residential service | Available | country | 2026-10 | [^9] |
| Nomad visa | Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) permit | country | 2026-10-13 | [^10] |
| Visa guide | [Bahamas long-stay visa guide](https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/bahamas) | country | 2026-10-13 | [^10] |
| Entry for US / EU / UK passports | 240 days / 90 days / 240 days | country | 2026-02 | [^11] |
| Non-stop destinations (NAS) | 55 | city | 2026-10 | [^12] |
| Restaurants within 3 km of the centre (OpenStreetMap) | 62 | city | 2026-10 | [^16] |
| Walkability / transit (1–5) | 2 / 2 | editorial | 2026-09 | [^13] |
| Comfortable months | 8 of 12 | city | 2001–2020 | [^14] |
| Annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 6.7 | city | 2023 | [^15] |
| Human Development Index | 0.82 | country | 2023 | [^17] |
| English proficiency band | native | country | 2024 | [^18] |

## Climate (2001–2020 normals)

| Month | Mean °C | Rain mm | Humidity % | Comfortable |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 22.8 | 38 | 76 | yes |
| Feb | 23 | 33 | 76 | yes |
| Mar | 23.4 | 40 | 75 | yes |
| Apr | 24.6 | 61 | 75 | yes |
| May | 25.9 | 127 | 77 | yes |
| Jun | 27.8 | 162 | 79 | no |
| Jul | 28.7 | 130 | 77 | no |
| Aug | 29 | 154 | 77 | no |
| Sep | 28.6 | 164 | 77 | no |
| Oct | 27.5 | 119 | 77 | yes |
| Nov | 25.4 | 68 | 75 | yes |
| Dec | 24.1 | 40 | 77 | yes |

## Airports and nonstop flights

| Airport | IATA | Nonstop destinations | International | From US airports |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lynden Pindling International Airport | NAS | 55 | 33 | 20 |

Unique destinations across all airports: 55, of which 33 international (Wikipedia, 2026-10).

## Similar cities

- [Willemstad](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/willemstad) (68.1) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/nassau-vs-willemstad)
- [Rosario](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/rosario) (66.4) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/nassau-vs-rosario)
- [Bridgetown](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/bridgetown) (75.6) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/bridgetown-vs-nassau)
- [Mar del Plata](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mar-del-plata) (67.3) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/mar-del-plata-vs-nassau)
- [Punta del Este](https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/punta-del-este) (65.2) — [compare](https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/nassau-vs-punta-del-este)

## FAQ

### How much does it cost to live in Nassau as a digital nomad?

We do not have a reliable monthly cost figure for Nassau yet.

### Is Nassau safe for digital nomads?

Nassau scores 47/100 on safety. Bahamas records 29.9 homicides per 100,000 people per year (WHO, 2024) and a political-stability score of 83.5/100 (World Bank WGI). Both figures are national, so neighbourhood-level risk can differ.

### Does Bahamas have a digital nomad visa?

Yes. Bahamas offers the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) permit. Verify current rules with the issuing authority before applying. Full guide: https://nostos.navoy.io/visas/bahamas

### How fast is the internet in Nassau?

Measured median download speed in Nassau was 45 Mbps (upload 8.7 Mbps) across 3,433 M-Lab tests in 2024. Measured speeds run below advertised plan speeds everywhere, so compare cities rather than reading the number as a plan.

### Is Starlink available in Nassau?

Yes. Starlink's availability map lists residential service as available in Bahamas (checked 2026-10), so a dish can serve as a backup line in Nassau. Check the exact address on starlink.com before ordering, since capacity varies by area.

### Which airports serve Nassau and how many nonstop flights are there?

Nassau is served by Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) with 55 nonstop destinations, of which 33 are international. 20 US airports have a nonstop link. Source: Wikipedia, 2026-10.

### When is the best time of year to be in Nassau?

The most comfortable months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Mean temperatures range from 73°F (23°C) in Jan to 84°F (29°C) in Aug (NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology).

### Nassau or Willemstad: which is better for digital nomads?

Willemstad is the city with the closest factor profile to Nassau in this dataset. Which one wins depends on your weights; the comparison page puts every factor side by side with the numbers behind them.

## Plan a trip

[Where to stay in Nassau](https://navoy.io/hotels/bahamas/nassau) on Navoy, the AI travel planner behind Nostos.

## Sources

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