Moving to Ethiopia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Venezuela to Ethiopia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Venezuela to Ethiopia, and you’d need to navigate life in Amharic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Addis Ababa averages 74°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to Ethiopia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
ET
8.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
ET
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Ethiopia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
ET
$86
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
ET
1.1

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia 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

VE
32.0
ET
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
ET
0.1t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Ethiopia 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
ET
0.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
ET
32.3%

Venezuela performs better than Ethiopia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
ET
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
ET
$2,800

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Ethiopia 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
ET
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
ET
33.5

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Ethiopia 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

Addis Ababa Rain: 45.9 in/yr (1165 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Addis Ababa
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 76°/48°F (24°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 75°/51°F (24°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 71°/50°F (21°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Caracas Addis Ababa
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI) Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Ethiopia 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

Can I work remotely from Ethiopia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ethiopia has 0.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Ethiopia safe for expats?

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Ethiopia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ethiopia is 8.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Ethiopia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ethiopia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Ethiopia, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Ethiopia scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Addis Ababa is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Addis Ababa receives around 45.9 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language in Ethiopia is Amharic. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE ET
Population 29,789,730 113,656,596
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Languages Spanish Amharic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +251
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 911