Moving to Bolivia from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji 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 Fiji to Bolivia.

Living there in 2005
1 ↓ 50% vs 2000

people born in Fiji 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 Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
BO
17.6

Fiji performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji 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

FJ
37.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
BO
2.3t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
BO
1.2%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
BO
$9,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
BO
22.3

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

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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?

Fiji performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Fiji?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ BO
Population 943,737 12,054,379
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110