Moving to Timor-Leste from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Timor-Leste? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Timor-Leste compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
TL
4.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
TL
12.0

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
TL
7.7

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
TL
61.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
TL
0.5t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Timor-Leste leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
TL
0.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
TL
28.3%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
TL
$4,600

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
TL
33.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Timor-Leste passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Timor-Leste?

Connectivity is usually fine (Timor-Leste: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Timor-Leste offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA TL
Population3,816,4591,445,006
CurrencyBosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)United States Dollar ($)
LanguagesBosnian, Croatian, SerbianPortuguese, Tetum
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+387+670
Time zones11
Emergency number112