Moving to Bolivia from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Bolivia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Angola to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Angola live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

Top countries of origin for Bolivia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
BO
17.6

Angola performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
BO
12.7

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
BO
2.3t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Angola across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
BO
$9,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
BO
22.3

Bolivia performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Bolivia. To live, work, or study long-term in Bolivia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bolivia's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bolivia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bolivia: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bolivia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO BO
Population 34,795,287 12,054,379
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Portuguese Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110