Bahamas
What should I pack when moving to Bahamas?
We asked people living in Bahamas to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded...
"When packing for a move to the Bahamas, consider packing items such as sunscreen, sunglasses, tropical-weather appropriate clothing, beachwear and a hat to protect against the strong sun, flip-flops or other comfortable shoes for beach days, insect repellent and mosquito netting to protect against the tropical bugs, and water bottles. Additionally, depending on what activities you plan on doing, consider packing accordingly; for instance, if planning to scuba dive, be sure to bring your diving gear. Finally, it is also a good idea to pack a few medicine items such as antihistamines and Tylenol in case of emergency," remarked another expat who made the move to Bahamas.
"Only needed electronics (PC or Mac etc) and especially cables; what you can pack in checked luggage; most homes for rent/lease are furnished; would recommend purchasing just low cost housewares here (cheap plastic knockoffs) but any appliance (Air Fryer; etc) you should bring as it will cost double here to purchase plus VAT tax," explained one expat living in Bahamas.
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What should I pack when moving to Bahamas?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
