Moving to Sierra Leone from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
SL
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
SL
13.8

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
SL
1.3

Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela 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
SL
97.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
SL
0.2t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
SL
0.5%

Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
SL
3.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$3,495
SL
$846

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
SL
62.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
SL
54.6

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021–2022), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), National Revenue Authority (2014). How we calculate this

Weather in Sierra Leone vs Venezuela

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Freetown
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Caracas Freetown
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency

Can you move from Venezuela to Sierra Leone?

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

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

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

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Venezuela generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Venezuela?

Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Venezuela?

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

The official language in Sierra Leone is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE SL
Population 28,516,896 8,819,794
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +232
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 —