Moving to Bolivia from Hong Kong

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Bolivia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Hong Kong 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Hong Kong to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Hong Kong 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

How Hong Kong and Bolivia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HK
0.4
BO
4.3

Hong Kong performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HK
4.6t
BO
2.3t

Bolivia performs significantly better than Hong Kong 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

HK
39.8
BO
10.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

HK
6,375 kWh
BO
859 kWh

Hong Kong performs better than Bolivia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HK
3.9%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HK
$64,400
BO
$9,700

Hong Kong 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

HK
83.6 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HK
2.5
BO
22.3

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

Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.

Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Hong Kong 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?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bolivia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Hong Kong and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.

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At a Glance

HK BO
Population 7,276,588 12,054,379
Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HK$) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Chinese, English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +852 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 110