Moving to Bolivia from Libya

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Libya to Bolivia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Libya 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?

How many people actually move from Libya to Bolivia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
3 ↓ 25% vs 2015

people born in Libya 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Libya to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
BO
12.7

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LY
54.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
BO
2.3t

Libya 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

LY
4.8
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
BO
1.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
BO
$9,700

Libya 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

LY
77.2 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
BO
22.3

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Libya

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bolivia has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Libya?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

LY BO
Population 7,137,931 12,054,379
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Arabic Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110