Moving to Venezuela from Israel

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Israel to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Israel to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 49.8% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪225,799 salary in Israel would need to be roughly VEF339,482 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 Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Israel and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

₪225,799 VEF339,482

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 54.8% less

Groceries

pay 17.4% less

Transportation

pay 28.5% less

Housing

pay 60.5% less

Childcare

pay 78.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 63.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 3.31 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Israel to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
440 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Israel 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

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
VE
13.2

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
VE
3.4t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
VE
7.5%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
VE
$7,704

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
VE
17.7

Israel performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Caracas
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Jerusalem Caracas
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel 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 Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Israel passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Israel

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Israel.

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 Israel?

On average Venezuela is about 55% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF84,870 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a ₪225,799 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?

Israel performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Israel?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL VE
Population 8,914,885 29,789,730
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 171