Moving to Venezuela from Iraq
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iraq to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iraq to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 53.4% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,131,745 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly VEF1,056,918 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iraq and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,131,745 → VEF1,056,918
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 2.3 times more
Transportation
pay 20.2% more
Housing
pay 35.4% less
Childcare
pay 32.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.0% 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 Iraq to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Iraq.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iraq 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela performs significantly better than Iraq 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
Venezuela performs significantly better than Iraq across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Iraq leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.
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 Iraq leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Iraq
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 Iraq?
On average Venezuela is around 41% pricier than Iraq, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF264,230 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a IQD98,131,745 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Iraq 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 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Iraq?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Iraq across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
