Moving to Bolivia from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
128 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Dominican 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 Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
BO
4.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

DO
40%
BO
59%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
BO
12.7

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia 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

DO
27.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
BO
2.3t

Dominican Republic generally does better on environment, though Bolivia 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

DO
10.7
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
BO
1.2%

Dominican 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

DO
5.6%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
BO
$9,700

Dominican Republic 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

DO
72.6 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
BO
22.3

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

Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
Dominican Republic passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Dominican Republic 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?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

DO BO
Population 10,694,700 12,054,379
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Spanish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110