Venezuela
Angel Falls and lost worlds - South America's most dramatic landscapes
49/100 FutureLife Score #145 FutureLife Index 2026
49/100
FutureLife Score
#145
FutureLife Index 2026
Save to board
$650
Comfortable/mo
3.5/10
Safety
4/10
Healthcare
#105
Happiness rank
Key Scores
49/100
Higher = better
Future Life Score
3.5/10
Safety Index
4/10
Healthcare
#105
Lower = happier
Happiness Rank
Why people move to Venezuela
+Angel Falls - world's highest waterfall (979m)
+Tepuis (table mountains) of the Lost World
+Caribbean coastline with clear waters
+Among the cheapest dollar-denominated living
+Vibrant salsa and culture scene
Budget LivingAdventureNatural Wonders
Culture & context
Oil-rich nation in economic and humanitarian crisis. Cultural depth remains enormous - Caribbean coast, Andean mountains, Amazon jungle, deep musical tradition.
People, religion & languages
Population
~29M
88% urban
Languages
Spanish
Also: Indigenous (Wayuu, Warao, etc.), English (very limited)
Day-to-day English
Low overall.
Religion
Catholic majority with growing Evangelical.
Catholic
71%
Evangelical
17%
No affiliation
8%
Other
4%
Culture & etiquette
What locals value and what to watch for
FamilyHospitalityMusic (salsa, joropo)Beauty pageants (national obsession)Resilience
Do
- Greet warmly with cheek kiss
- Try arepas - better than Colombian, locals say
Avoid
- Loud political discussion
- Photographing officials
Pace of life
Warm and social despite crisis.
Expat-friendliness
Welcoming personally; expat presence reduced sharply due to crisis.
Holidays & food culture
Arepas (the original ones), pabellón criollo (national dish), Caribbean influences strong.
ArepaPabellón criolloHallacaTequeñosCachapa
Mealtimes
Lunch 13:00–14:30, dinner 20:00–22:00.
Dietary norms
Meat-centric; constrained by shortages.
Major holidays
July 5
Independence Day
July 24
Bolívar's Birthday
December 25
Christmas
Hallacas are the family dish
Work culture & business norms
Working weekMonday–Friday
Hours08:00–17:00.
HierarchyHierarchical.
PunctualityFlexible.
Meeting stylePersonal.
Business attireSmart business.
Monthly cost snapshot
Comfortable lifestyle$700/mo
Semi-Luxury lifestyle$1,400/mo
Luxury lifestyle$2,900/mo
Single person, before income tax
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Quick facts
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyVES
Internet10 Mbps avg
EnglishLow
Future Life Score49/100
Future Life Rank#145
PR pathModerate
CitizenshipNo clear path
Passport rank#80
Visa-free80 countries
Income tax30% top rate
VAT20%
CapitalCaracas
Best airportsCCS (Caracas)
Coastline2,800 km Caribbean & Atlantic
Population~29M
Avg temp26°C / 79°F
Visa options
Tourist VisaModerate
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