Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
BA
23.2

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
BA
6.4t

Bolivia performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BO
10.9
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BO
72.5 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bolivia 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO BA
Population 12,054,379 3,816,459
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112