Moving to Venezuela from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 23.2% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,776,862 salary in Russia would need to be roughly VEF660,152 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Russia and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,776,862 → VEF660,152
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.2% more
Groceries
pay 70.6% more
Transportation
pay 84.2% more
Housing
pay 47.1% more
Childcare
pay 59.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.4% more
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 Russia to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Russia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Russia performs better than Venezuela 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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
Venezuela performs significantly better than Russia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Russia performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting Russia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Russia?
On average Venezuela is about 12% less expensive than Russia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF165,038 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a RUB5,776,862 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?
Russia performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Russia?
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
