Moving to Venezuela from Rwanda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Rwanda to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Rwanda to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RW
3.6
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RW
11.6
VE
13.2

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda 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

RW
62.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
VE
3.4t

Rwanda 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

RW
0.3
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Rwanda across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

RW
14.9%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
VE
$7,704

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Rwanda leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

RW
65.8 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
VE
17.7

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

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali Caracas
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Kigali Caracas
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Rwanda.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Rwanda.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Rwanda?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Rwanda leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.2 in Rwanda. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW VE
Population 13,173,730 29,789,730
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171