Moving to Australia from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
15 ↓ 29% vs 2022

people moved from Bolivia to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
AU
39.8

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
AU
14.1t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Australia 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

BO
10.9
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
AU
4.6%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
AU
$59,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
AU
3.0

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

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 Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Bolivia 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 Australia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Australia?

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

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At a Glance

BO AU
Population 12,054,379 26,141,369
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 110 000