Moving to Afghanistan from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
AF
24.1

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
AF
2.5

Afghanistan 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

BO
54.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
AF
0.3t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
AF
54.8%

Bolivia performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
AF
$2,000

Bolivia performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
AF
104.9

Bolivia performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Afghanistan

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

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Bolivia?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO AF
Population 12,054,379 38,346,720
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110