Moving to Ghana from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Ghana, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
GH
1.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
GH
83%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
GH
1.4

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
GH
0.7t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
GH
6.3%

Bolivia performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
GH
$6,700

Bolivia performs better than Ghana across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
GH
32.6

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ghana 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 Ghana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Ghana?

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

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At a Glance

BO GH
Population 12,054,379 33,107,275
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112