Moving to Bolivia from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 17% vs 2015

people born in Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

KG
68%
BO
59%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
BO
17.6

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
$349
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
BO
12.7

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KG
88.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
BO
2.3t

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
5.9
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kyrgyzstan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KG
4.0%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
BO
$9,700

Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kyrgyzstan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KG
72.3 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
BO
22.3

Bolivia generally does better on family life, though Kyrgyzstan leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

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

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?

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

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in suicide rate. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

KG BO
Population 6,071,750 12,054,379
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110