Moving to Bolivia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea 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 Eritrea to Bolivia.

Living there in 2005
1

people born in Eritrea 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 Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
BO
2.3t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
BO
$9,700

Bolivia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
BO
22.3

Bolivia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Eritrea?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER BO
Population 6,209,262 12,054,379
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110