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Duncan Town, Bahamas

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,551
Retiree Score
38.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
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Duncan Town is the kind of place where you either embrace isolation or go stir-crazy. The airport runway is shorter than most Walmart parking lots, and the entire population could fit in a single tour bus. This isn't a place for digital nomads needing reliable WiFi or retirees wanting medical facilities—it's for self-sufficient types who think 'supply run' means a monthly flight to Nassau.

The asphalt runway and 6-foot elevation mean tropical storms flood everything. You're not just living on an island; you're living on a flat, tiny one where everyone knows your business within hours. The 70 residents have made peace with this reality—ask yourself if you can too.

Can I afford Duncan Town?

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Duncan Town

You could save

449/mo

Savings Rate15%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Bahamas Average Adjusted)$478
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$2,072

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
15/100
Retiree Score
(i)
38/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Bahamas Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
0
Healthcare
50
Walkability
50
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$4
Bread (loaf) *$3
Eggs (12) *$8
Rice (1kg) *$6
Chicken (1kg) *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$20
Meal (Mid-range) *$31
Cappuccino *$4
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$147
Mobile Plan (mo) *$24
Gym (mo) *$41
Cinema Ticket *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$478
1BR Outside (mo) *$527
3BR Center (mo) *$1,598
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,494

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
843 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan Town

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Duncan Town has a population of approximately 70 people.

The nearest airport to Duncan Town is HOG, approximately 170km away.

Budget for importing everything. The real cost isn't rent—it's chartering boats or flights when the runway floods, which happens often at 6ft elevation.

Crime isn't the issue—it's infrastructure. Medical emergencies require evacuation. The runway's short length limits what planes can land.

Hermits, fishermen, and people who genuinely enjoy being cut off. Not for families, remote workers, or anyone needing regular mainland access.

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