Moving to Venezuela from Sierra Leone

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sierra Leone to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SL
2.1
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SL
13.8
VE
13.2

Sierra Leone generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SL
$159
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SL
0.4
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone 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

SL
97.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SL
0.2t
VE
3.4t

Sierra Leone 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

SL
0.0
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SL
0.5%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SL
3.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SL
$1,700
VE
$7,704

Sierra Leone 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

SL
58.8 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SL
73.4
VE
17.7

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Freetown Caracas
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Freetown Caracas
Jan 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.

Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Sierra Leone passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.

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?

Sierra Leone 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 2.1 in Sierra Leone.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Sierra Leone?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Sierra Leone?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Sierra Leone, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SL VE
Population 8,692,606 29,789,730
Currency Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +232 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171