Moving to Venezuela from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Venezuela? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 36.7% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS802,778 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly VEF1,033,159 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
GHS802,778 → VEF1,033,159
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 91.0% more
Groceries
pay 7.6% more
Transportation
pay 79.0% more
Housing
pay 29.2% less
Childcare
pay 22.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.7% more
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 Ghana to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela performs significantly better than Ghana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ghana generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana 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
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in gdp per capita.
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 Ghana leads in education spending.
Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, 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 | Accra | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.
Ghana passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Ghana
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 Ghana?
On average Venezuela is around 38% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF258,290 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a GHS802,778 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Ghana 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 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Ghana?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Ghana across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Ghana, the official language is English.
