Moving to Venezuela from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 40.0% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,577 salary in Italy would need to be roughly VEF441,202 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 VEF441,202

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 39.2% less

Groceries

pay 10.5% less

Transportation

pay 31.5% less

Housing

pay 56.5% less

Childcare

pay 70.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.6% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 11.41 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 Italy to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
48,148 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
VE
13.2

Italy performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
VE
16.6

Italy 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
VE
3.4t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
VE
7.5%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
VE
17.7

Italy performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Caracas
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Rome Caracas
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Italy 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 Italy?

On average Venezuela is about 41% less expensive than Italy, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF110,300 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a €65,577 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?

Italy performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Italy?

Italy 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 42.5 in Italy. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT VE
Population 61,095,551 29,789,730
Currency Euro (€) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Catalan, Italian Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171