Moving to Venezuela from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominican Republic to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Dominican Republic to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 6.8% cheaper than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,408,790 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly VEF703,831 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Dominican Republic to Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
DOP4,408,790 → VEF703,831
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 40.5% more
Groceries
pay 32.6% more
Transportation
pay 15.8% less
Housing
pay 44.8% less
Childcare
pay 39.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.9% less
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 Dominican Republic to Venezuela, based on official data.
people born in Dominican Republic live in Venezuela · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominican Republic to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominican Republic 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.
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
Dominican Republic 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
Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in education spending.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, 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 | Santo Domingo | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa RequiredData: 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 Dominican Republic?
Yes — Venezuela is on average about 6% cheaper than Dominican Republic. 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 VEF175,958 in Venezuela on a DOP4,408,790 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 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?
Dominican Republic 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 12.4 in Dominican Republic.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Dominican Republic?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
Both Dominican Republic and Venezuela share the same official language: Spanish.
