Bolivia
South America · South America
Population
12.4M
GDP (Nominal)
$55.2B
Capital City
Sucre
Currency
BOB (Bs.)
Avg Salary
$400/mo
Region
South America
Livability Index 2026
28.3/100
Cost of Living
6/100
Avg Salary
35.7/100
Safety
47.1/100
Healthcare
45/100
Education
44/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Bolivia is a stunning, landlocked country in the heart of South America, known for its extreme altitudes, the Andes mountains, and the Amazon basin. It offers one of the lowest costs of living on the continent, making it highly affordable. However, expats must adapt to lower safety scores, underdeveloped infrastructure, and the physical challenges of living at extremely high altitudes.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$250
Monthly Groceries$130
Monthly Transport$15
Utilities & Internet$70
Estimated Total Monthly
$465 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 35.7)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$4,451
Inflation Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
3.2%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Specific Purpose Visa (Objeto Determinado)
Temporary Residence (1-3 years)
Investor Residence
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
After 3 years of temporary residence
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$400
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Natural Gas Extraction
Mining (Zinc, Silver, Lithium)
Agriculture (Soybeans)
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
67.7 Yrs
Literacy Rate
92%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA)#1400
Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS)#1400
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