Moving to Bolivia from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Bolivia.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
4,772 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Paraguay 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 Paraguay to Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
BO
4.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PY
43%
BO
59%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
BO
12.7

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
BO
2.3t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
BO
1.2%

Paraguay generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PY
5.8%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
BO
$9,700

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
BO
22.3

Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Paraguay

Visa Free
Bolivia passport holders can enter Paraguay 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?

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 Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay 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 38.8 in Paraguay. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY BO
Population 7,356,409 12,054,379
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110