Moving to Venezuela from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Venezuela? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Laos.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
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 generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos 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 Laos 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
Laos 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 Laos 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 | Vientiane | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Laos
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Laos?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Laos leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
