Moving to Bolivia from Nicaragua

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Nicaragua to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
123 ↑ 10% vs 2015

people born in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NI
11.0
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
13.6
BO
17.6

Nicaragua generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NI
$689
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NI
6.6
BO
12.7

Nicaragua generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NI
38.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NI
0.8t
BO
2.3t

Nicaragua performs better than Bolivia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NI
4.9
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NI
2.2%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NI
4.8%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NI
$7,300
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NI
74.8 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NI
19.1
BO
22.3

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

Data: General Directorate of Revenues, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nicaragua 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.

Nicaragua passport

Nicaragua passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Nicaragua

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Nicaragua without a visa.

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?

Nicaragua generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.0 in Nicaragua.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Nicaragua?

Nicaragua generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 6.6 in Nicaragua. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nicaragua: 70).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

NI BO
Population 6,301,880 12,054,379
Currency Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Spanish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +505 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 118 110