Moving to Bolivia from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan 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?

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

Living there in 2020
25 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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

KZ
2.6
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
BO
17.6

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
BO
2.3t

Bolivia performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
BO
1.2%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
BO
$9,700

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
BO
22.3

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

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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 Kazakhstan and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Kazakhstan?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ BO
Population 19,398,331 12,054,379
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +591
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 110