A stone fountain in a sunny town square.
FCAB GL26C-2 2005, 2010 and GT22CU-3 2402 climb the pass betwee…
A female llama (Lama glama) with her cria at Laguna Colorada, R…
Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus), Laguna Colorada, Boli…
Satellite image of Bolivia in June 2002. Normally obscured by c…
Laguna Blanca, Bolivia
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Bolivia

Aymara

Bolivia

Bolivia delivers high-altitude living and quality-of-life scores rivaling the West — at one-quarter the global cost of living and rent.

CLIMATE
26°C avg · 3200h sun/yr
CURRENCY
BOB
LANGUAGE
Aymara
SAFETY
Caution
#1 globally · Safety index 36/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 29/100
TIME ZONE
GMT-4
UTC-4

What it's like to live in Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country located in the heart of South America, characterized by remarkable geographical diversity. The nation encompasses three distinct geographical zones: the Andean highlands (Altiplano), the Amazon rainforest basin, and tr...


Cost of living
vs EU Average39% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
BOB3,250Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
BOB28.50Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
BOB7.50Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
BOB2.75One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Bolivia operates a dual public and private healthcare system, with significant disparities in quality and access between urban and rural areas.
  • Legal residents can access the public Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) for basic medical services, which is free at the point of use, but often faces underfunding and long waiting times.
  • Health insurance is not legally mandatory for entry into Bolivia for residents, but comprehensive private or international health insurance is highly recommended for all foreigners.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Bolivia offers visa-free entry for tourists from numerous countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most EU nations, allowing stays of up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes without needing a prior visa. U.S. citizens have benefited from this policy since December 3, 2025, when visitor visas were eliminated, requiring only a valid passport with at least six months validity beyond arrival, proof of onward/return travel, and completion of the Tarjeta Andina de Migración entry...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa available
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.