Moving to Latvia from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Latvia, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Bolivia live in Latvia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Latvia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Latvia compared to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
LV
3.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
LV
75%

Latvia 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
LV
$3,034
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
LV
33.8

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia 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
LV
40.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
LV
3.6t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Latvia 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
LV
26.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
LV
1.1%

Latvia performs significantly better than Bolivia 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%
LV
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
LV
$37,800

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Latvia 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
LV
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
LV
4.8

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Latvia

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

Latvia passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Latvia 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 Latvia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Latvia: 26.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Latvia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Latvia safe for expats?

Latvia performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Latvia?

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

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At a Glance

BO LV
Population 12,054,379 1,842,226
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Euro (€)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Latvian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +371
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112