Moving to Dominican Republic from Bolivia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bolivia to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bolivia to Dominican Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bolivia to Dominican Republic.
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
- 34,063
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
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35.176
Bolivia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Bolivia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Bolivia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Bolivia passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bolivia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Bolivia performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 40% of people in Dominican Republic feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Bolivia?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.
