Retiring in Nassau, New Providence

Overview

Close, English-speaking Caribbean living — at a price closer to South Florida than Latin America.

Home Price

Homes in Nassau typically range from $523k to $671k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Nassau's cost of living index is 120.5 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).

Climate

Average summer highs around 87°F and winter daytime temperatures around 77°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 58/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).

Safety & Stability

Nassau scores a safety index of 43.1/100, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 22 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• High cost of living
• Hurricane exposure

Visa & Residency Notes

Medium-High — the Bahamas has a homeowner residency route but no dedicated low-cost retirement visa; costs run high.

Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.