Moving to Bolivia from Jamaica

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Jamaica 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 Jamaica to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
7 ↓ 12% vs 2015

people born in Jamaica 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 Jamaica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JM
53.3
BO
4.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

JM
70%
BO
59%

Bolivia generally does better on safety, though Jamaica leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JM
$869
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

JM
5.5
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JM
22.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JM
2.8t
BO
2.3t

Jamaica generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JM
15.0
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JM
12.4%
BO
1.2%

Jamaica generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JM
4.4%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JM
$10,300
BO
$9,700

Jamaica 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

JM
75.8 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JM
11.2
BO
22.3

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

Data: Tax Admministration of Jamaica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.

Jamaica passport

Jamaica passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Jamaica

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Jamaica 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?

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 generally does better on safety, though Jamaica leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Jamaica?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in health coverage index. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.

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At a Glance

JM BO
Population 2,818,596 12,054,379
Currency Jamaican Dollar (JMD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119 110