Moving to Bolivia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
BO
4.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
BO
12.8

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
BO
2.3t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
BO
12.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
BO
0.2%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Swaziland leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
BO
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
BO
$5,148

Bolivia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
BO
68.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
BO
14.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter Swaziland.

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: 12.1 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?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Swaziland?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

SZ BO
Population 1,256,174 12,581,843
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages English, Swazi Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 110