Moving to Venezuela from Estonia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Estonia to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Estonia to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 26.4% cheaper than Estonia overall. A €65,700 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly VEF533,785 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 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Estonia and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 VEF533,785

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 37.3% less

Groceries

pay 32.8% more

Transportation

pay 7.8% more

Housing

pay 51.1% less

Childcare

pay 57.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.9% 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Estonia to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
47 ↓ 10% vs 2015

people born in Estonia 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

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Estonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
VE
13.2

Estonia performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
VE
16.6

Estonia 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

EE
13.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
VE
3.4t

Estonia 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

EE
40.4
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
10.8%
VE
7.5%

Estonia 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

EE
6.3%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
VE
$7,704

Estonia 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

EE
77.9 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
VE
17.7

Estonia performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Caracas
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Tallinn Caracas
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Estonia

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Estonia 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 Estonia?

On average Venezuela is about 29% less expensive than Estonia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF133,446 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a €65,700 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?

Estonia performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Estonia?

Estonia 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 34.4 in Estonia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE VE
Population 1,211,524 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Estonian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171