Moving to Venezuela from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 14.2% cheaper than Argentina overall. A ARS110,887,500 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly VEF624,833 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Argentina and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

ARS110,887,500 VEF624,833

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 20.1% less

Groceries

pay 20.4% more

Transportation

pay 15.7% more

Housing

pay 32.7% less

Childcare

pay 21.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 18.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ARS = 0.0067 VEF (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Argentina to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
9,374 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

Top countries of origin for Venezuela's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
VE
13.2

Argentina performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
VE
3.4t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
VE
7.5%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
VE
17.7

Argentina performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Caracas
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Caracas
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Argentina passport holders can enter Venezuela without a visa.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Argentina without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Venezuela than Argentina?

On average Venezuela is about 16% less expensive than Argentina, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF156,208 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a ARS110,887,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Argentina performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Argentina?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR VE
Population 46,245,668 29,789,730
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 171