Moving to Georgia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 26.2% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF750,000 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly GEL246,000 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF750,000 → GEL246,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5% more

Groceries

pay 31.0% less

Transportation

pay 14.9% less

Housing

pay 2.1 times more

Childcare

pay 82.5% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 33.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.2597 GEL (October 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 Georgia compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
GE
12.7

Georgia 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
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
GE
56.4

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

VE
32.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
GE
3.5t

Venezuela performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
12.9
GE
30.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
GE
4.2%

Georgia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
GE
12.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$3,495
GE
$9,692

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
GE
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
GE
7.5

Georgia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) —
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) —
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) —
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) —
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Month Caracas Tbilisi
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) —
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) —
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) —
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) —
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) —
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) —
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) —
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) —
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) —
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) —
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) —
Dec 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 Venezuela and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Georgia 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 Georgia than Venezuela?

On average Georgia is around 26% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about GEL61,500 for 3 months in Georgia (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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 30.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE GE
Population 28,516,896 3,935,766
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Spanish Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 —