Los Angeles vs Nassau
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Los Angeles saves you $400/month
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Los Angeles has 4x faster internet
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Mediterranean vs Subtropical climate
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Bahamas offers a digital nomad visa
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Los Angeles
Nassau
Total Budget
$4,100/mo β
$4,500/mo
Rent (1BR)
$2,500/mo
$1,800/mo β
Coworking
$350/mo β
$400/mo
Meal Out
$15
$15
Coffee
$7
$4.5 β
Los Angeles is $400/mo cheaper (9% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πΊπΈ Los Angeles
πΆ Internet300 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-8
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West8h
πΊπΈ US East8h
π¬π§ London3h
π©πͺ Berlin2h
π Nassau
πΆ Internet74 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-5
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West8h
πΊπΈ US East8h
π¬π§ London6h
π©πͺ Berlin5h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Los Angeles
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp18Β°C
Rainy Days41/year
Best months: June, July, April, May
Nassau
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp26Β°C
Rainy Days156/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12Β°23Β°
Apr
16Β°25Β°
Jul
23Β°29Β°
Oct
20Β°27Β°
Los AngelesNassau
π Full Comparison
Category
πΊπΈLos Angeles
πNassau
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Monthly Budget
$4,100
$4,500
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Internet Speed
300 Mbps
Winner74 Mbps
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Safety
3.2/5
3/5
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Nomad Score
3.8/10
Winner3.4/10
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Food Scene
10/10
Winner7/10
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Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
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Walkability
4/10
6/10
Winnerπ₯
Community
large
Winnersmall
5
Los Angeles wins
vs
1
Nassau wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Los Angeles
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Los Angeles
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Los Angeles
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Los Angeles
Better food scene with incredible variety
πParty Person
Los Angeles
World-famous nightlife scene
πΊπΈLos Angeles
Pros
- +Year-round sunny Mediterranean climate with mild winters
- +World-class entertainment, dining, and cultural scene
- +Excellent high-speed internet infrastructure with 5G coverage
- +Diverse neighborhoods with unique vibes for every lifestyle
Cons
- βVery high cost of living, especially rent and dining
- βTraffic congestion is notorious and public transport limited
- βSafety varies significantly by neighborhood
- βRequires a car to get around most areas
πNassau
Pros
- +No income tax - tax-free haven for digital nomads
- +English-speaking country - easy communication
- +Beautiful beaches and crystal-clear Caribbean waters
- +BEATS digital nomad visa allows up to 3 years stay
Cons
- βVery high cost of living - one of the most expensive Caribbean destinations
- βHurricane season from June to November poses risks
- βInternet can be unreliable with occasional outages
- βLimited coworking space options compared to major nomad hubs