Moving to Mexico from Bolivia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bolivia to Mexico — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bolivia to Mexico.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bolivia to Mexico, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
123 ↓ 13% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bolivia and Mexico stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
MX
26.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BO
59%
MX
38%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BO
$756
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
MX
3.6t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
MX
$22,400

Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
MX
11.9

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Mexico leads in infant mortality.

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Mexico

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Mexico without a visa.
Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Mexico 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 Mexico?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mexico can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bolivia and Mexico.

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia. About 38% of people in Mexico feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Bolivia?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Mexico?

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

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At a Glance

BO MX
Population 12,054,379 129,150,971
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 110 911