Moving to Laos from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Laos, and you’d need to navigate life in Lao.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
LA
16.4

Laos 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
LA
$123
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
LA
3.3

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BO
54.0
LA
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
LA
3.4t

Bolivia performs better than Laos 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
LA
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
LA
4.8%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
LA
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
LA
$8,400

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos 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
LA
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
LA
37.8

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Laos

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Laos.
Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Laos 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 Laos?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Laos has 2.4 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 Laos safe for expats?

Laos performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Laos compared to Bolivia?

Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 3.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Laos, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Laos scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Laos?

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

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At a Glance

BO LA
Population 12,054,379 7,749,595
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Laotian Kip (LAK)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Lao
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +856
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 191