Moving to Vanuatu from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia to Vanuatu, and you’d need to navigate life in Bislama, English and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bolivia and Vanuatu 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
VU
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
VU
1.6

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
VU
0.9t

Bolivia generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BO
10.9
VU
1.1

Bolivia performs better than Vanuatu 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%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
VU
$3,000

Bolivia performs better than Vanuatu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
VU
14.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia and Vanuatu. To live, work, or study long-term in Vanuatu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vanuatu's immigration authority.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vanuatu is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 12.7 in Bolivia. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages in Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO VU
Population 12,054,379 308,043
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +678
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110