Moving to Venezuela from Cyprus

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cyprus to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cyprus to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 39.3% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €65,700 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly VEF438,858 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Cyprus to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 VEF438,858

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 28.1% less

Groceries

pay 6.2% less

Transportation

pay 30.7% less

Housing

pay 60.4% less

Childcare

pay 65.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 11.39 VEF (July 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Cyprus to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
13 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Cyprus 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

How Cyprus and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CY
0.9
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
VE
13.2

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
VE
16.6

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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

CY
16.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
VE
3.4t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
VE
7.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CY
6.0%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CY
79.7 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
VE
17.7

Cyprus performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Caracas
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Nicosia Caracas
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Cyprus passport holders can enter Venezuela without a visa.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 41% cheaper than Cyprus on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,700 comparable salary, that's around VEF109,714 in Venezuela for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cyprus and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY VE
Population 1,295,102 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Greek, Turkish Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171