Moving to Venezuela from Philippines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Philippines to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 45.4% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,607,663 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly VEF841,279 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?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Philippines to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

₱4,607,663 VEF841,279

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 12.6% more

Transportation

pay 3.0 times more

Housing

pay 23.1% less

Childcare

pay 32.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 8.2% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 PHP = 0.1624 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
150 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Philippines 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

How Philippines and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PH
4.3
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PH
9.7
VE
13.2

Philippines 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

PH
$560
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PH
92.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
VE
3.4t

Philippines 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

PH
7.6
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PH
2.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
VE
$7,704

Philippines performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PH
70.1 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
VE
17.7

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

Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Caracas
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Manila Caracas
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Philippines 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 Philippines?

Day-to-day costs in Venezuela run about 12% higher than Philippines on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₱4,607,663 comparable salary, that's around VEF210,320 in Venezuela for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Philippines and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Philippines performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Philippines?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Philippines leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH VE
Population 114,597,229 29,789,730
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English, Filipino Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 171