Moving to Venezuela from Armenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Armenia to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 12.8% more expensive than Armenia overall. A AMD27,494,222 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly VEF585,643 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,494,222 VEF585,643

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 36.1% more

Groceries

pay 69.7% more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 24.4% less

Childcare

pay 56.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 9.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0272 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 Armenia to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
31 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Armenia 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 Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
VE
13.2

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia 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

AM
70.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
VE
3.4t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
VE
7.5%

Armenia 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

AM
8.6%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
VE
17.7

Armenia performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Caracas
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Yerevan Caracas
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Armenia.

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 Armenia?

On average Venezuela is about 22% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF146,411 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a AMD27,494,222 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?

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Armenia?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM VE
Population 3,000,756 29,789,730
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Armenian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171