Moving to Venezuela from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 48.3% cheaper than Germany overall. A €65,700 salary in Germany would need to be roughly VEF411,328 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 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 VEF411,328

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 49.2% less

Groceries

pay 10.8% less

Transportation

pay 41.1% less

Housing

pay 69.5% less

Childcare

pay 79.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.7% 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 Germany to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
3,968 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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 Germany and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DE
0.8
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
VE
13.2

Germany 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

DE
$8,826
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
VE
16.6

Germany 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

DE
15.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
VE
3.4t

Germany 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

DE
45.0
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
VE
7.5%

Germany 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

DE
3.0%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
VE
$7,704

Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
VE
17.7

Germany performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Caracas
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Berlin Caracas
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Germany 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 Germany?

Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 45% cheaper than Germany 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 VEF102,832 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 Germany and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Germany performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Germany.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Germany?

Germany 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 45.2 in Germany. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Germany, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

DE VE
Population 84,316,622 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages German Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171