Moving to Venezuela from Colombia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Colombia to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Colombia to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 6.0% more expensive than Colombia overall. A COP247,099,766 salary in Colombia would need to be roughly VEF856,062 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 61°F in Bogota, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Colombia and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
COP247,099,766 → VEF856,062
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
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Restaurants
pay 53.8% more
Groceries
pay 45.8% more
Transportation
pay 3.0% more
Housing
pay 27.3% less
Childcare
pay 46.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Colombia to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Colombia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Colombia performs better than Venezuela 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
share of households with internet
Colombia generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in electricity per capita.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Colombia 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Colombia generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in literacy rate.
Data: Directorate of National Taxes and Customs (DIAN), 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 | Bogota | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Bogota | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Colombia 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.
Colombia passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting Colombia
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 Colombia?
On average Venezuela is around 14% pricier than Colombia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF214,016 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a COP247,099,766 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?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Colombia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 25.4 in Colombia.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Colombia?
Colombia 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 24.5 in Colombia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Colombia: 80).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Colombia?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 61°F in Bogota. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bogota gets 31.5 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
Both Colombia and Venezuela share the same official language: Spanish.
