Moving to Venezuela from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Venezuela? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 15.2% cheaper than Guatemala overall. A GTQ572,138 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly VEF596,445 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ572,138 → VEF596,445
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 29.7% more
Groceries
pay 9.9% less
Transportation
pay 38.9% more
Housing
pay 60.2% less
Childcare
pay 46.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 32.8% less
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 Guatemala to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate.
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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala 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 Guatemala 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
Guatemala performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Guatemala leads in education spending.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Guatemala?
On average Venezuela is about 20% less expensive than Guatemala, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF149,111 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a GTQ572,138 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?
Guatemala generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Guatemala?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Guatemala across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
Both Guatemala and Venezuela share the same official language: Spanish.
