Moving to Cameroon from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Cameroon, you would find that Cameroon is 72.6% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly FCFA47,576,813 in Cameroon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 FCFA47,576,813

To maintain the same standard of living in Cameroon

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 19.6% less

Groceries

pay 10.7% more

Transportation

pay 14.2% more

Housing

pay 3.2 times more

Childcare

pay 3.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 57.5 XAF (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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cameroon compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
CM
10.6

Cameroon performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
CM
1.3

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
CM
0.4t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Cameroon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
CM
1.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
CM
$4,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
CM
48.7

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

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Yaounde
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month Caracas Yaounde
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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 Cameroon than Venezuela?

On average Cameroon is around 11% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Cameroon?

Budget about FCFA11,894,203 for 3 months in Cameroon (based on a VEF748,088 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Cameroon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cameroon: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cameroon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in adult obesity rate. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE CM
Population 29,789,730 29,321,637
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Spanish English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112