Moving to North Korea from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to North Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. Expect a noticeable climate shift — P'yongyang averages 60°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
KP
36.7
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

VE
75
KP
68

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea 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
KP
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
KP
2.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
KP
27.7%
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

VE
1,989 kWh
KP
830 kWh

Venezuela performs better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
KP
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2018

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
KP
$1,700

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though North Korea 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
KP
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
KP
22.2

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

Data: 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

P'yongyang Rain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas P'yongyang
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 50°/31°F (10°/0°C)
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Month Caracas P'yongyang
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°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 North Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in North Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check North Korea's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.
North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
North Korea 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 North Korea?

Usually fine from major cities in North Korea. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in North Korea compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though North Korea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.7 doctors per 10,000 people in North Korea, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. North Korea scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

What's the weather like in North Korea compared to Venezuela?

The average high temperature in P'yongyang is 60°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. P'yongyang receives around 37.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in North Korea?

The official language in North Korea is Korean. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE KP
Population 29,789,730 25,955,138
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) North Korean Won (KPW)
Languages Spanish Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +850
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171