Moving to Venezuela from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 50.7% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly VEF377,016 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 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 VEF377,016

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 51.7% less

Groceries

pay 26.4% less

Transportation

pay 36.4% less

Housing

pay 66.4% less

Childcare

pay 79.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 11.41 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 Austria to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
779 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Austria 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 Austria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
VE
13.2

Austria performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
VE
16.6

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
VE
3.4t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
VE
7.5%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
VE
$7,704

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
VE
17.7

Austria performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Caracas
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Vienna Caracas
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Austria 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 Austria?

On average Venezuela is about 50% less expensive than Austria, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF94,254 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a €65,577 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?

Austria performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Austria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT VE
Population 8,913,088 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171