Moving to Venezuela from Benin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Benin to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
VE
13.2

Venezuela performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin 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

BJ
77.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
VE
3.4t

Benin 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

BJ
0.2
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
VE
7.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Benin leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Caracas
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Porto-novo Caracas
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Benin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Benin?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ VE
Population 13,754,688 29,789,730
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171