Moving to Bolivia from Texas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Texas to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Texas to Bolivia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
5,453 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Texas and Bolivia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TX
36.8%
BO
20.2%

Bolivia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TX
90.1%
BO
66.0%

Texas performs better than Bolivia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TX
3.9%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TX
$70,071
BO
$9,700

Texas generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TX
76.5 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs

Texas performs better than Bolivia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Bolivia without a visa.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Bolivia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Bolivia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Texas and Bolivia.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Texas?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

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

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At a Glance

BO
Population25,145,56112,054,379
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
LanguagesEnglishAymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+591
Time zones111
Emergency number911110