Moving to Romania from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
191 ↑ 855% vs 2015

people born in Bolivia live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bolivia and Romania 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
RO
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
RO
9.6

Romania 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
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
RO
34.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
RO
3.7t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Romania 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
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
RO
7.4%

Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
RO
$40,500

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
RO
5.8

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

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Romania 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 Romania?

With 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania 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 Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Romania is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Romania?

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

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At a Glance

BO RO
Population 12,054,379 18,519,899
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112