Moving to Venezuela from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 3.0 times more expensive than Libya overall. A LYD480,869 salary in Libya would need to be roughly VEF1,302,081 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

LYD480,869 VEF1,302,081

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.1 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 5.8 times more

Housing

pay 10.5% more

Childcare

pay 3.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.2 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 LYD = 1.56 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 Libya to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
126 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Libya 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 Libya.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
VE
13.2

Venezuela performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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

LY
54.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
VE
3.4t

Venezuela performs significantly better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LY
4.8
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LY
18.7%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
VE
$7,704

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LY
77.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
VE
17.7

Libya generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in literacy rate.

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.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Caracas
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Tripoli Caracas
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Libya

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

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 Libya?

On average Venezuela is around 74% pricier than Libya, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF325,520 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a LYD480,869 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?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Libya?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 21.6 in Libya. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

LY VE
Population 7,137,931 29,789,730
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Arabic Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171