Moving to Bolivia from Nepal

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nepal 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?

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

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Nepal 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 Nepal 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

NP
2.1
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NP
28.2
BO
17.6

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NP
$332
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NP
8.7
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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

NP
76.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NP
0.5t
BO
2.3t

Nepal 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

NP
4.7
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NP
8.3%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NP
10.7%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NP
$4,700
BO
$9,700

Bolivia performs significantly better than Nepal across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NP
72.4 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NP
25.1
BO
22.3

Bolivia performs significantly better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.

Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.

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 Nepal and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Nepal generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Nepal.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Nepal?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 8.7 in Nepal. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

NP BO
Population 30,666,598 12,054,379
Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Nepali Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +977 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 110