Moving to Venezuela from Greece

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Greece to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Greece to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 29.5% cheaper than Greece overall. A €65,700 salary in Greece would need to be roughly VEF512,270 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 72°F in Athens, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Greece to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 VEF512,270

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 12.0% less

Groceries

pay 12.5% more

Transportation

pay 18.9% less

Housing

pay 55.8% less

Childcare

pay 58.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.1% less

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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?

How many people actually move from Greece to Venezuela, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
691 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Greece 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greece to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
VE
13.2

Greece performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GR
$3,454
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
VE
16.6

Greece 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

GR
23.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
VE
3.4t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
VE
7.5%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
VE
$7,704

Greece 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
VE
17.7

Greece performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Caracas
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Athens Caracas
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Greece 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 Greece?

Yes — Venezuela is on average about 32% cheaper than Greece. 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 VEF128,068 in Venezuela on a €65,700 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?

Greece performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Greece?

Greece 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 63.7 in Greece. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR VE
Population 10,533,871 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Greek Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171