Moving to Venezuela from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Burundi to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
VE
13.2

Burundi performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BI
$100
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi 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

BI
71.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
VE
3.4t

Burundi 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

BI
0.0
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Burundi across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Burundi 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.

Bujumbura Rain: 30.9 in/yr (786 mm)
85° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bujumbura Caracas
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Bujumbura Caracas
Jan 84°/67°F (29.1°/19.2°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.7°/19.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 85°/67°F (29.3°/19.3°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 86°/66°F (29.9°/19.1°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 86°/63°F (30.0°/17.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 88°/65°F (30.9°/18.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 86°/66°F (30.1°/19.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 84°/66°F (29.1°/19.1°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 84°/66°F (28.9°/19.1°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU) Institut Géographique du Burundi (IGEBU), Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

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?

Burundi performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Burundi?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Burundi leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 85°F in Bujumbura. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bujumbura gets 30.9 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI VE
Population 12,696,478 29,789,730
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages French, Kirundi Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171