Moving to Puerto Rico from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Puerto Rico.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
24 ↓ 57% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Puerto Rico · UN DESA

Who's moving to Puerto Rico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bolivia to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
PR
14.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
PR
12.5

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
PR
4.8t

Bolivia performs better than Puerto Rico 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
PR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
PR
19.5%

Puerto Rico 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%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
PR
$43,000

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico 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
PR
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
PR
6.0

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in life expectancy.

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 21.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Puerto Rico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO PR
Population 12,054,379 3,098,423
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110