Moving to Greece from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
21 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
GR
63.7

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
GR
5.0t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
GR
$36,300

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
GR
3.5

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Bolivia?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

BO GR
Population 12,054,379 10,533,871
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112