Moving to Bolivia from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Bolivia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand and Bolivia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Bolivia
Visa Free
Bolivia passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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 New Zealand and Bolivia.
Is Bolivia safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What language do they speak in Bolivia?
The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
