Moving to Venezuela from Arkansas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Arkansas to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 40.6% cheaper than Arkansas. A $75,000 salary in Arkansas would need to be roughly VEF478,606 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Arkansas to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF478,606

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 41.1% less

Groceries

pay 16.0% less

Transportation

pay 0.1% less

Housing

pay 76.5% less

Childcare

pay 85.4% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 52.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

Real numbers on people moving from Arkansas to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.

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

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

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

AR
38.3%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

AR
84.9%
VE
78.7%

Arkansas 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

AR
4.2%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$47,319
VE
$7,704

Arkansas 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

AR
73.8 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Arkansas 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.

Little Rock Rain: 50.0 in/yr (1271 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Little Rock Caracas
Jan–Mar 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Little Rock Caracas
Jan 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°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 Arkansas?

Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 36% cheaper than Arkansas on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around VEF119,652 in Venezuela for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Working remotely from Venezuela's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Arkansas?

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

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 2,915,918 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