Moving to Bolivia from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to Bolivia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington 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 Washington to Bolivia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Washington.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bolivia performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Washington performs better than Bolivia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Washington generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Washington 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 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?
From major Bolivia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Washington and Bolivia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Washington?
Bolivia performs significantly better than Washington across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Bolivia?
The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Washington, the official language is English.
