Bolivia
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
#1 Top 5 cities
Santa Cruz is the strongest choice for most expats in Bolivia thanks to its business environment, warmer climate, and broader supply of modern housing and services.
Country overview
Population
1Β 831Β 434
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C aΕΎ 33°C
Night: 16°C aΕΎ 23°C
Climate
A warm lowland climate with a hot summer and occasional cold fronts in winter.
Distance to the sea
1600 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
5/10
Petty theft, taxi robbery and occasional express kidnapping require elevated caution, careful transport choices and attention to changing unrest.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Santa Cruz faces serious seasonal flooding, extreme heat, drought, smoke and wildfire exposure, with road and utility disruption during major events.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πͺπΈSpanish
- π΅πΉPortuguese
- π§π·Brazilians
- πΊπΈAmericans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Wide housing options
- +Quality services
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βTraffic congestion
- βUneven neighborhood quality
- βMixed city reputation