Moving to Dominican Republic from Venezuela
What to Expect
Considering a move from Venezuela to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Venezuela to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 43.4% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF750,000 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly DOP6,530,000 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Venezuela and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
VEF750,000 → DOP6,530,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
pay 23.0% less
Groceries
pay 11.3% less
Transportation
pay 11.8% more
Housing
pay 2.7 times more
Childcare
pay 83.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.1% more
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 Venezuela to Dominican Republic.
people born in Venezuela live in Dominican Republic · UN DESA
Who's moving to Dominican Republic?
Top countries of origin for Dominican Republic's foreign-born residents.
- 496,112
-
2.34,063
Venezuela
- 14,626
- 7,272
- 4,780
- 4,375
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Venezuela 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
share of households with internet
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Dominican Republic performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Dominican Republic leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), Direccion General de Impuestos Internos (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Caracas | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Caracas | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH),
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Venezuela passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Dominican Republic than Venezuela?
On average Dominican Republic is around 43% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP1,632,500 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (based on a VEF750,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 11.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Venezuela?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Venezuela?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
Both Venezuela and Dominican Republic share the same official language: Spanish.
