Moving to Venezuela from South Africa
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from South Africa to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from South Africa to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 0.7% more expensive than South Africa overall. A ZAR1,218,000 salary in South Africa would need to be roughly VEF762,561 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 77°F in Pretoria, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from South Africa to Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
ZAR1,218,000 → VEF762,561
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 30.1% more
Groceries
pay 48.6% more
Transportation
pay 13.2% more
Housing
pay 51.5% less
Childcare
pay 23.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.8% less
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?
How many people actually move from South Africa to Venezuela, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from South Africa to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela performs significantly better than South Africa 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela performs significantly better than South Africa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 South Africa 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
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though South Africa leads in electricity per capita.
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
Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though South Africa leads in gdp per capita.
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 South Africa leads in education spending.
Data: South African Revenue Service, 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 | Pretoria | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/64°F (28°/18°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/15°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Pretoria | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.1°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 84°/64°F (28.7°/18.0°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 77°/56°F (24.8°/13.1°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 72°/48°F (22.4°/8.7°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 67°/41°F (19.6°/5.2°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 68°/42°F (19.8°/5.3°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/47°F (22.3°/8.2°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/53°F (24.4°/11.8°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 77°/57°F (25.2°/14.0°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 82°/63°F (27.9°/17.0°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
South African Weather Service,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Africa 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.
South Africa passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting South Africa
Visa FreeData: 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 South Africa?
Costs in Venezuela and South Africa are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly VEF190,640 in Venezuela on a ZAR1,218,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
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?
Venezuela performs significantly better than South Africa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 45.5 in South Africa.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to South Africa?
Venezuela performs significantly better than South Africa across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 8.1 in South Africa. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Africa: 71).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to South Africa?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 77°F in Pretoria. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Pretoria gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In South Africa, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu.
Compare further: South Africa vs. Venezuela
At a Glance
ZA
|
VE
|
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,516,665 | 29,789,730 |
| Currency | South African Rand (ZAR) | Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) |
| Languages | Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu | Spanish |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +27 | +58 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 10111 | 171 |