Moving to Venezuela from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Venezuela, 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea 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
Papua New Guinea 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
share of households with internet
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea 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
share of people below the poverty line
Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.
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 Papua New Guinea leads in education spending.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Papua New Guinea generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Papua New Guinea?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
