Moving to Bolivia from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
40 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Lebanon 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 Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LB
2.3
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
BO
17.6

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
BO
12.7

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LB
59.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
BO
2.3t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LB
11.6%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
BO
$9,700

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
BO
22.3

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Lebanon.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 26.2 in Lebanon. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB BO
Population 5,296,814 12,054,379
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Arabic, French Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110