Moving to Venezuela from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkmenistan to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkmenistan and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
VE
13.2

Turkmenistan 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

TM
$1,264
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
VE
16.6

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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

TM
87.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
VE
3.4t

Venezuela performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
VE
$7,704

Turkmenistan performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
VE
17.7

Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Caracas
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Ashgabat Caracas
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkmenistan and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan 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 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM VE
Population 5,636,011 29,789,730
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171