Moving to Venezuela from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 2.6 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,828,685 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly VEF1,397,108 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

PKR20,828,685 VEF1,397,108

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.5 times more

Groceries

pay 3.2 times more

Transportation

pay 2.8 times more

Housing

pay 88.9% more

Childcare

pay 2.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 60.0% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PKR = 0.0359 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 Pakistan to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
12 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
VE
13.2

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
VE
3.4t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in education spending.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Caracas
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Islamabad Caracas
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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 Pakistan?

On average Venezuela is around 87% pricier than Pakistan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF349,277 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a PKR20,828,685 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?

Pakistan performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Pakistan?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK VE
Population 242,923,845 29,789,730
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English, Urdu Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 171