Moving to Venezuela from Ethiopia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ethiopia to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 74°F in Addis Ababa, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
32 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ET
8.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ET
17.7
VE
13.2

Ethiopia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ET
$86
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ET
1.1
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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

ET
46.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ET
0.1t
VE
3.4t

Ethiopia 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

ET
0.5
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ET
32.3%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ET
3.5%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ET
$2,800
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ET
68.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ET
33.5
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia leads in education spending.

Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Addis Ababa Caracas
Jan–Mar 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Addis Ababa Caracas
Jan 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI), Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.

Ethiopia passport

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Ethiopia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Ethiopia.

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?

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?

Ethiopia 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 8.6 in Ethiopia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Ethiopia?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.1 in Ethiopia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.

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At a Glance

ET VE
Population 113,656,596 29,789,730
Currency Ethiopian Birr (ETB) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Amharic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +251 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 171