The 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.
Paradise Island
I wish I had brought climate friendly work clothes, tech friendly items like chromecast/ firestick/ routers and tools. I wish I had left kitchen utensils and luggage items.
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Use these types of forums to ask questions. Use the internet to explore. Google maps was very helpful. Our process was 10 months from first interview, so we had plenty of time to research, neighborhoods, schools and shopping areas. That said, nothing can prepare you for being on the ground. If you can get the chance to do some recon, do it.
It is like an old beach house transformed into everyday living. They are all sharing walls but not duplexes or town homes. Similar to a one story condo. Several expats live in the area.
We used a couple online real estate agents: Dupuch and Paradise Island living. Looking for anything on Paradise Island close to Atlantis.
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Rent is about the same but utilities far surpass what we were paying in UAE. That says a lot. I'd say average power bill is $500 month with summer months peaking at $750 and water bills average $150. We do have a private small pool which adds to the cost of both.
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Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Paradise Island.
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Expats in Paradise Island offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Paradise Island.
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Expats in Bahamas offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in 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.
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Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Paradise Island.
Paradise Island Index
An index of all of our site's Paradise Island information.
Expats in Paradise Island offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Paradise Island.
Bahamas Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Bahamas on our Bahamas forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Bahamas by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Bahamas.
Expats in Bahamas offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Bahamas.
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