Moving to Venezuela from Zambia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Zambia to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Zambia to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Zambia and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
5.2
VE
12.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZM
17.1
VE
13.2

Zambia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZM
$244
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZM
2.6
VE
16.6

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ZM
50.0
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZM
0.5t
VE
3.4t

Zambia generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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

ZM
0.4
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZM
2.8%
VE
7.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZM
5.9%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZM
$3,700
VE
$7,704

Venezuela performs significantly better than Zambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZM
66.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZM
37.1
VE
17.7

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lusaka Rain: 31.4 in/yr (798 mm)
80° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lusaka Caracas
Jan–Mar 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Lusaka Caracas
Jan 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Zambia passport

Zambia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Zambia

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zambia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

With 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Zambia and Venezuela.

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Zambia generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.2 in Zambia.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Zambia?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zambia leads in adult obesity rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 2.6 in Zambia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

ZM VE
Population 19,642,123 29,789,730
Currency Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +260 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171