Moving to Bolivia from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to Bolivia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba 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?

How many people actually move from Aruba to Bolivia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Aruba 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
BO
4.3

Aruba performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
BO
2.3t

Bolivia performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
BO
10.9

Aruba performs better than Bolivia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$42,300
BO
$9,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
BO
22.3

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Aruba

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bolivia has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW BO
Population 122,320 12,054,379
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110