Venezuela Norway

Updated 2026-05-28

Venezuela

Minimum Wage

Bs.D0.68 /hr

$0.02 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

Bs.D500 /mo

Norway

No statutory minimum wage

Avg. Gross Salary

kr55,150 /mo

Avg. salary: -100% Venezuela vs Norway

Unlike Norway, which has no statutory minimum wage, Venezuela mandates a wage floor of $0/hr. Average gross salaries diverge further: $14/mo in Venezuela versus $5,953/mo in Norway, a 434.6:1 ratio.

Venezuela's unemployment rate is 5.3% compared to Norway's 4.6%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Venezuela and Norway
Metric	Venezuela	Norway	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	Bs.D0.68 $0.02	None	—
Minimum wage /day	Bs.D5.42 $0.15	None	—
Minimum wage /mo	Bs.D130 $3.56	None	—
Avg. gross salary /mo	Bs.D500 /mo $13.70	kr55,150 /mo $5,953.34	-99.8%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	kr38,600 /mo $4,166.80	—
Median individual income /yr	N/A/yr	kr570,000 /yr $61,530.49	—

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Venezuela is higher.

Work Week

Venezuela: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 44 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.5x pay

Organic Labour Law (LOTTT) of 2012 sets the standard workweek at 40 hours (8 hours/day, 5 days). Certain sectors may work up to 44 hours/week. Overtime is limited to 100 hours/year and paid at a premium of at least 50%. Night work (7pm–5am) carries a 30% premium. Workers are entitled to 2 years advance notice before termination — the LOTTT provides extremely strong job security provisions. Saturday is often worked in practice in commerce/industry.
Norway: 37.5 hrs/wk standard

Max 40 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.4x pay

The Working Environment Act sets a maximum of 40 hours/week, but most collective agreements specify 37.5 hours. Overtime premium minimum 40% by law. Maximum overtime: 10 hrs/week, 25 hrs over 4 consecutive weeks, 200 hrs/year. Night and Sunday work requires additional premiums by agreement.

What This Means for Workers

Standard work weeks differ: Venezuela mandates 40 hours while Norway mandates 37.5 hours.

See this comparison from Norway's perspective: Norway vs Venezuela

Compare Venezuela with...

Venezuela vs United States $ 7.25 /hr

Venezuela vs China ¥ 25 /hr

Venezuela vs Germany € 13.9 /hr

Venezuela vs United Kingdom £ 12.71 /hr

Venezuela vs India ₹ 4,576 /mo

Venezuela vs Japan ¥ 1,121 /hr

Venezuela vs France € 12.02 /hr

Venezuela vs South Korea ₩ 10,320 /hr

Venezuela vs Canada C$ 18.1 /hr

Venezuela vs Australia A$ 24.95 /hr

Venezuela vs Brazil R$ 7.37 /hr

Venezuela vs Russia ₽ 156.31 /hr

Venezuela vs Mexico MX$ 9,583.52 /mo

Venezuela vs Indonesia Rp 33,058 /hr

Venezuela vs Netherlands € 14.71 /hr

Venezuela vs Saudi Arabia ﷼ 23.08 /hr

Venezuela vs Turkey ₺ 164.94 /hr

Venezuela vs Taiwan NT$ 190 /hr

Venezuela vs Switzerland

Venezuela vs Poland zł 31.4 /hr

Venezuela vs Thailand ฿ 10,400 /mo

Venezuela vs Sweden

Venezuela vs Argentina ARS 1,762 /hr

Venezuela vs Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Venezuela or Norway?

In Venezuela, the minimum wage is Bs.D0.68/hr ($0.02 USD). In Norway, it is no statutory minimum wage.

How much less does the average worker earn in Venezuela compared to Norway?

The average gross salary in Venezuela is Bs.D500/mo ($13.70 USD), compared to kr55,150/mo ($5,953.34 USD) in Norway. In USD terms, workers in Venezuela earn approximately 43359% less. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Venezuela and Norway is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Norway earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Venezuela.

How do work hours compare between Venezuela and Norway?

Venezuela has a longer standard work week at 40 hours, compared to 37.5 hours in Norway. Workers in Venezuela work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Norway working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.