Moving to Bolivia from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

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

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

Living there in 1995
1 ↓ 50% vs 1990

people born in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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

VU
0.3
BO
4.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
BO
17.6

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
BO
2.3t

Vanuatu 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

VU
1.1
BO
10.9

Bolivia performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
BO
$9,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
BO
22.3

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Bolivia

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

Bolivia passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

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 Vanuatu and Bolivia.

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bolivia is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Vanuatu?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU BO
Population 308,043 12,054,379
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages Bislama, English, French Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110