Moving to Venezuela from Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 0.5% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly VEF723,002 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.
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?
BAM125,999 → VEF723,002
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 1.8% more
Groceries
pay 38.1% more
Transportation
pay 18.5% more
Housing
pay 25.6% less
Childcare
pay 14.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.8% more
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.
people born in Bosnia and Herzegovina live in Venezuela · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Venezuela performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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) |
View all months
| 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,
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 holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa FreeData: 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 3% 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 VEF180,750 in Venezuela on a BAM125,999 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 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 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 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 23.2 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.
