Moving to Guinea from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
GN
37.4

Venezuela performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
GN
0.2

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
GN
0.4t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Guinea 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
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
GN
1.4%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
GN
$4,000

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea 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
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
GN
49.6

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Guinea 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

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Conakry
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Caracas Conakry
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Guinea

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

Guinea passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Guinea 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 Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Venezuela performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

The official language in Guinea is French. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE GN
Population 29,789,730 13,237,832
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171