Moving to Bolivia from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands 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

SB
3.7
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
BO
17.6

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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

SB
57.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
BO
2.3t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
BO
10.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
BO
66.0%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
BO
$9,700

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
BO
22.3

Solomon Islands performs better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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 Solomon Islands and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Solomon Islands?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

SB BO
Population 702,694 12,054,379
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110