Moving to Bolivia from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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?

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

Living there in 2020
25 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
BO
17.6

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
BO
2.3t

Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
BO
22.3

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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?

Pakistan performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Pakistan?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK BO
Population 242,923,845 12,054,379
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English, Urdu Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 110