Moving to Venezuela from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Venezuela? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 22.7% cheaper than South Korea overall. A ₩113,056,500 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly VEF530,693 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 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Korea and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
₩113,056,500 → VEF530,693
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 25.9% more
Groceries
pay 36.8% less
Transportation
pay 18.0% more
Housing
pay 35.6% less
Childcare
pay 75.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from South Korea to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.
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
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in top income tax rate.
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
South Korea performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.
Data: National Tax Service, South Korea, 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 | Seoul | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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 Korea passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting South Korea
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 South Korea?
On average Venezuela is about 29% less expensive than South Korea, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF132,673 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a ₩113,056,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
South Korea performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to South Korea?
South Korea 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 25.2 in South Korea. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
