Moving to Venezuela from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 15.0% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly VEF632,000 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 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

BAM130,000 → VEF632,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 22.4% more

Groceries

pay 32.0% more

Transportation

pay 24.7% less

Housing

pay 35.7% less

Childcare

pay 54.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.1% more

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Exchange rate: 1 BAM = 5.72 VEF (October 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?

How many people actually move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
22 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.2
VE
12.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
VE
13.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
25.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
55.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.5t
VE
3.4t

Venezuela performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
29.4
VE
12.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.1%
VE
7.5%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
11.0%
VE
5.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$10,382
VE
$3,495

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
VE
72.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.5
VE
21.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Caracas
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Sarajevo Caracas
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes — Venezuela is on average about 15% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly VEF158,000 in Venezuela on a BAM130,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA VE
Population 3,140,095 28,516,896
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171