Moving to Bolivia from Gambia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Bolivia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gambia to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GM
59%
BO
59%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
BO
12.7

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia 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

GM
90.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
BO
2.3t

Gambia 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
BO
22.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Gambia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bolivia has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Gambia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

GM BO
Population 2,413,403 12,054,379
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110