Moving to Indonesia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 17.4% cheaper than Venezuela overall. A VEF750,000 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly IDR1,110,000,000 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Venezuela to Indonesia.

What does your salary buy?

VEF750,000 → IDR1,110,000,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 75.1% less

Groceries

pay 27.9% less

Transportation

pay 33.2% less

Housing

pay 28.8% more

Childcare

pay 50.1% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 20.8% less

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 1793.71 IDR (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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
ID
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
ID
11.3

Indonesia 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
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
ID
5.2

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
ID
2.9t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
12.9
ID
4.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
ID
29.7%

Venezuela performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
ID
3.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$3,495
ID
$5,060

Indonesia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
ID
71.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
ID
15.2

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in infant mortality.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (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

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Jakarta
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Caracas Jakarta
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Indonesia 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 Indonesia than Venezuela?

Yes — Indonesia is on average about 17% cheaper than Venezuela. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IDR277,500,000 in Indonesia on a VEF750,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Indonesia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?

Indonesia performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE ID
Population 28,516,896 285,721,236
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages Spanish Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 171 112