Moving to Bolivia from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominica to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
BO
17.6

Dominica 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

DM
$968
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
BO
12.7

Bolivia performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
BO
2.3t

Dominica 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

DM
19.5
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
BO
1.2%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
BO
$9,700

Dominica generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
BO
22.3

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Dominica 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 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?

Dominica 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 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Dominica?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Dominica across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

DM BO
Population 74,629 12,054,379
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110