Whether you're already living in New Providence or preparing to move to New Providence, our Expat Guide to Living in Bahamas offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in New Providence. For answers to specific questions, visit our Bahamas Forum to talk with expats in New Providence.
An expat on New Providence, an island that is home to the capital city of Nassau, offers advice on moving to the Bahamas and what it's like to live there. Finances, life as an expat, locals and more are covered in this report.
An expat retiree on New Providence, Bahamas, which is the home of the capital Nassau, offers valuable advice on how to retire there. Information on housing, health care, transportation, night life and more is provided.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in New Providence handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to New Providence by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to New Providence? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in New Providence? Help others moving to New Providence by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to New Providence with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in New Providence, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to New Providence. If you are already living in New Providence, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in New Providence? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in New Providence by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in New Providence? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in New Providence? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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11 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in The Bahamas
Expats in The Bahamas share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in The Bahamas. Advice about emergency services on smaller islands, flying to Florida for care, ambulance services, prescription medicine and having a baby in the Bahamas.
Expats in The Bahamas: Pros and Cons of Living in The Bahamas
Expats in the Bahamas discuss the pros and cons of living in the Bahamas. Topics covered include meeting people, the friendly Bahamians, beautiful beaches, schools, go-with-the-flow attitude, cost of living and the lack of eldercare facilities. Expats in the Bahamas have specific advice about where to live if you have kids and want to meet people.
An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Coral Harbour, Bahamas
An expat who retired in Coral Harbour, Bahamas talks about what it's like living there - from the thriving nightlife to the lack of big stores, financial requirements for permanent residence and healthcare.
An Expat Talks about Moving to Paradise Island, Bahamas
An expat talks about making the move to The Bahamas. He wishes he'd brought cooler work clothing and tech-friendly items. Plus, be prepared for higher utility bills, such as a $500 to $750 a month power bill.
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