Moving to Venezuela from Turkey

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkey to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Turkey to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 8.7% more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,523,838 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly VEF559,061 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Turkey and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

TRY3,523,838 VEF559,061

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 42.8% more

Groceries

pay 2.0 times more

Transportation

pay 22.7% more

Housing

pay 6.6% less

Childcare

pay 71.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 12.5% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 TRY = 0.2123 VEF (July 2026)

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 Turkey to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
123 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in Turkey live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

Top countries of origin for Venezuela's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Turkey.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
VE
13.2

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TR
39.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
VE
3.4t

Venezuela performs significantly better than Turkey across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
VE
7.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
VE
$7,704

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
VE
17.7

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in infant mortality.

Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Caracas
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Ankara Caracas
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Turkey passport holders can enter Venezuela without a visa.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa.

Data: 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 Turkey?

On average Venezuela is about 25% less expensive than Turkey, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF139,765 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a TRY3,523,838 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?

Turkey performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Turkey?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR VE
Population 83,047,706 29,789,730
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Turkish Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 171