Moving to Bolivia from Belize

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1,007 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Belize 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 Belize.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
BO
17.6

Belize generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
BO
2.3t

Belize performs better than Bolivia 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

BZ
9.7
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
BO
22.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.

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?

Belize generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Belize?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ BO
Population 412,387 12,054,379
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110