Moving to Bolivia from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ghana 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 Ghana to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
15

people born in Ghana 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 Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
BO
4.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GH
83%
BO
59%

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana 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

GH
89.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
BO
2.3t

Ghana 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

GH
0.6
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GH
6.3%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
BO
22.3

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

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Ghana?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

GH BO
Population 33,107,275 12,054,379
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110