Moving to Somalia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Somalia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Somali.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Somalia compared to Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
SO
20.2

Venezuela performs better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
SO
$52
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
SO
0.2

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia 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
SO
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
SO
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
9.6
SO
0.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
SO
24.5%

Venezuela performs better than Somalia 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%
SO
19.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
SO
$1,500

Venezuela performs better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
SO
55.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
SO
86.5

Venezuela performs better than Somalia across all family life metrics.

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

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Mogadishu
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 86°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Caracas Mogadishu
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°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 Somalia. To live, work, or study long-term in Somalia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Somalia's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Somalia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Somalia.
Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Somalia 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 Somalia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Somalia: 0.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Somalia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Somalia safe for expats?

Venezuela performs better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Somalia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Somalia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Somalia, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Somalia scores 27 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Mogadishu is 86°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Mogadishu receives around 18.7 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Somalia?

The official languages in Somalia are Arabic and Somali. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE SO
Population 29,789,730 12,386,248
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Somali Shilling (SOS)
Languages Spanish Arabic, Somali
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +252
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171