Moving to Italy from Bolivia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bolivia to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bolivia to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bolivia to Italy, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
249 ↓ 21% vs 2022

people moved from Bolivia to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bolivia to Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
IT
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
IT
61%

Italy performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
IT
5.1t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
IT
$52,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
IT
3.2

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Bolivia?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO IT
Population 12,054,379 61,095,551
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112