Moving to Bolivia from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Central African Republic to Bolivia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Central African Republic to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
71 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic 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

CF
98.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
BO
2.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Bolivia 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

CF
0.0
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
BO
1.2%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
BO
$9,700

Bolivia performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
BO
22.3

Bolivia performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Central African Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bolivia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bolivia: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bolivia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Central African Republic?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF BO
Population 5,454,533 12,054,379
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages French, Sango Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110