Moving to Bolivia from Bhutan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bhutan 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Bhutan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BT
2.5
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BT
12.2
BO
17.6

Bhutan 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

BT
$677
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BT
5.5
BO
12.7

Bhutan 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

BT
57.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BT
2.0t
BO
2.3t

Bhutan 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BT
1.4%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Bhutan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
BO
$9,700

Bhutan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
BO
22.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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?

Bhutan performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Bhutan?

Bhutan 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 5.5 in Bhutan. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

BT BO
Population 867,775 12,054,379
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Dzongkha Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110