Moving to New Zealand from Venezuela
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Venezuela to New Zealand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Venezuela to New Zealand, you would find that New Zealand is 2.8 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly NZ$212,151 in New Zealand to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Wellington averages 62°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Venezuela to New Zealand.
What does your salary buy?
VEF748,088 → NZ$212,151
To maintain the same standard of living in New Zealand
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 60.4% more
Groceries
pay 35.4% more
Transportation
pay 89.4% more
Housing
pay 4.8 times more
Childcare
pay 5.8 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.2 times more
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?
How many people actually move from Venezuela to New Zealand, based on official data.
people moved from Venezuela to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Venezuela generally does better on environment, though New Zealand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Caracas | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
View all months
| Month | Caracas | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH),
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Venezuela passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa Required
New Zealand passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Zealand than Venezuela?
No — New Zealand is on average about 63% more expensive than Venezuela. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to New Zealand?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NZ$53,038 in New Zealand on a VEF748,088 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from New Zealand?
Internet is rarely the blocker — New Zealand has 35.9 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 New Zealand safe for expats?
New Zealand performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Venezuela?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Venezuela?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.
