Moving to Bolivia from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Bolivia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States 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?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Bolivia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bolivia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Bolivia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bolivia generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
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 holder visiting Bolivia
Visa Free
Bolivia passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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?
United States generally does better on safety, though Bolivia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. About 59% of people in Bolivia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to United States?
United States 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 36.1 in United States. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What language do they speak in Bolivia?
The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In United States, the official language is English.
