NassauvsNew York City
💰
New York City saves you $300/month
7% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
New York City has 4x faster internet
300 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Subtropical vs Continental climate
Different weather patterns year-round
🛂
Bahamas offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Nassau
New York City
Total Budget
$4,500/mo
$4,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,800/mo ✓
$4,000/mo
Coworking
$400/mo
$380/mo ✓
Meal Out
$15 ✓
$20
Coffee
$4.5 ✓
$5
New York City is $300/mo cheaper (7% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Nassau
📶 Internet74 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇺🇸 New York City
📶 Internet300 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Nassau
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days156/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
New York City
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp13°C
Rainy Days118/year
Best months: June, August, September, May
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
23°1°
Apr
25°12°
Jul
29°26°
Oct
27°14°
NassauNew York City
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Nassau
🇺🇸New York City
💰
Monthly Budget
$4,500
$4,200
📶
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
300 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3/5
3.6/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.4/10
4.4/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
10/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
7/10
10/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
9/10
Winner👥
Community
small
large
Winner0
Nassau wins
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New York City wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
New York City
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
New York City
300 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
New York City
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
New York City
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
New York City
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
New York City
World-famous nightlife scene
🌍Nassau
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
- −Very high cost of living - one of the most expensive Caribbean destinations
- −Hurricane season from June to November poses risks
- −Internet can be unreliable with occasional outages
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major nomad hubs
🇺🇸New York City
Pros
- +One of the world's biggest hubs for tech, media, finance and the creative industries with endless networking opportunities
- +Insane cultural density: museums, galleries, concerts, theatre, comedy and events every single day
- +Fast, reliable internet and plenty of high-end coworking spaces across Manhattan and Brooklyn
- +Truly walkable core with a 24/7 subway system and good bus coverage
Cons
- −Extremely high cost of living and rent – one of the most expensive cities on the planet for long stays
- −Small apartments, high competition for housing and often long commutes from more affordable areas
- −Hot, humid summers and cold winters with heatwaves and snowstorms possible
- −Can feel intense, crowded and noisy; not ideal if you want a slow or quiet base
