🇻🇪Venezuela
South America
Information
Capital
Caracas
Population
28,435,971
Currency
Bolívar soberano (VES Bs.S)
Languages
Espagnol
Continent
South America
Calling code
+58
Timezone
America/Caracas
Area
916,445 km²
Government
Interim authoritarian presidency
National day
March 5 - Day of the Signing of the Independence Act
Internet domain
.ve
About
Venezuela is a South American country located in the north of the continent, bordered by the Caribbean Sea. Since January 2026, Delcy Rodríguez has been serving as interim president following the capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. The authoritarian regime persists amid calls for a democratic transition.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque élevé dû à l'instabilité politique post-capture de Maduro, répression continue et incertitude sur la transition.
Risk areas
Caracas et zones urbaines - Criminalité violente et répression politiqueFrontières avec la Colombie - Trafic de drogue et groupes armés
Crime(high)
- Éviter les manifestations et zones urbaines la nuit
- Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible mais vigilance accrue en raison de l'instabilité politique
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Éviter les bus de nuit
Natural risks(Risques modérés de séismes, inondations et glissements de terrain)
- Suivre les alertes officielles
- Préparer un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé défaillant avec pénuries)
- Vaccins contre hépatite A/B, typhoïde, fièvre jaune
- Assurance santé internationale obligatoire
Practical tips
- S'inscrire au registre des voyageurs
- Éviter les discussions politiques
- Avoir des fonds en devises étrangères
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center250
1-bedroom apartment in city center350
1-bedroom apartment in suburb200
3-bedroom apartment in city center700
3-bedroom apartment in suburb500
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant30
McDonald's menu7
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino2.5
Water (1.5L)1
Bread (500g)1.5
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)2.5
Chicken (1kg)4
Apples (1kg)3
Bananas (1kg)1
Transport
Public transport ticket0.05
Monthly transport subscription2
Taxi ride (start)2
Taxi (1km)0.5
Gasoline (1L)0.05
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)15
Cinema5
Theater10
Health
General practitioner consultation20
Dentist consultation30
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)5
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment20
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)300
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police171
Ambulance171
Fire department171
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants