Moving to Ireland from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 3.8 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly €142,395 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 €142,395

To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 85.2% more

Groceries

pay 38.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.7 times more

Housing

pay 7.9 times more

Childcare

pay 8.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.4 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.0878 EUR (July 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Venezuela to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
145 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Venezuela live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
IE
40.6

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
IE
6.0t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
IE
$115,600

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
IE
3.5

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

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

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Dublin
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Caracas Dublin
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Venezuela without a visa.

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 Ireland than Venezuela?

On average Ireland is around 117% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Ireland?

Budget about €35,599 for 3 months in Ireland (based on a VEF748,088 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Venezuela?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE IE
Population 29,789,730 5,275,004
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112