Moving to Venezuela from Arizona

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arizona to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 44.7% cheaper than Arizona. A $75,000 salary in Arizona would need to be roughly VEF409,792 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Arizona and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF409,792

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 44.8% less

Groceries

pay 20.2% less

Transportation

pay 14.6% less

Housing

pay 81.2% less

Childcare

pay 82.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.1% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 9.97 VEF (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Arizona to Venezuela.

Living there in 2020
10,598 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Venezuela · UN DESA

Who's moving to Venezuela?

Top countries of origin for Venezuela's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Arizona.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
VE
25.6%

Venezuela performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
VE
78.7%

Arizona performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
VE
$7,704

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Arizona performs better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Caracas
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Phoenix Caracas
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.
Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Venezuela than Arizona?

On average Venezuela is about 45% less expensive than Arizona, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF102,448 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

From major Venezuela cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Venezuela are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Arizona?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 6,392,017 29,789,730
Currency United States Dollar ($) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +58
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 171