Moving to Venezuela from Colorado

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colorado to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 49.7% cheaper than Colorado. A $75,000 salary in Colorado would need to be roughly VEF368,767 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 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF368,767

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 46.9% less

Groceries

pay 27.1% less

Transportation

pay 21.4% less

Housing

pay 80.2% less

Childcare

pay 86.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 61.3% 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
VE
78.7%

Colorado 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

CO
3.6%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
VE
$7,704

Colorado 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

CO
78.3 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Colorado 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.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Caracas
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Denver Caracas
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°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 Colorado?

On average Venezuela is about 51% less expensive than Colorado, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF92,192 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 Colorado and Venezuela are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Colorado?

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

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 5,029,196 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