Moving to Dominica from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Dominica, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
DM
11.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
DM
11.2

Bolivia performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Bolivia 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
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
DM
10.0%

Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
DM
$15,900

Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
DM
11.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia performs better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Dominica?

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

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At a Glance

BO DM
Population 12,054,379 74,629
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110