Moving to Bolivia from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cuba to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
1,971 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Cuba 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 Cuba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
BO
17.6

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CU
31.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
BO
2.3t

Cuba performs better than Bolivia 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

CU
2.9
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
BO
1.2%

Cuba 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

CU
1.2%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
BO
22.3

Cuba performs better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Cuba

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

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?

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Cuba?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

CU BO
Population 11,008,112 12,054,379
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Spanish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +53 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 110