Moving to Brazil from Bolivia

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Brazil

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
49,289 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
BR
20.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
BR
48%

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
BR
21.4

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
BR
2.3t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
BR
1.5%

Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
BR
$18,600

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
BR
13.3

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Brazil?

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

Share this

At a Glance

BO BR
Population 12,054,379 217,240,060
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 110 190