Moving to Bolivia from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Bolivia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bangladesh to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
30 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Bangladesh 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

How Bangladesh and Bolivia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BD
2.3
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
BO
17.6

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
BO
12.7

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
BO
2.3t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
BO
$9,700

Bolivia performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
BO
22.3

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bolivia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bangladesh and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

BD BO
Population 165,650,475 12,054,379
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Bengali Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 110