Moving to Venezuela from Florida

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Florida to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 46.8% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly VEF385,006 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?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF385,006

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 44.6% less

Groceries

pay 29.8% less

Transportation

pay 17.2% less

Housing

pay 79.8% less

Childcare

pay 84.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 54.8% 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 Florida 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 Florida 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

FL
32.6%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
VE
78.7%

Florida 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

FL
4.4%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
VE
$7,704

Florida 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

FL
77.5 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Florida 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.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Caracas
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Tallahassee Caracas
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°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 Florida?

Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 49% cheaper than Florida 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 VEF96,252 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 Florida and Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Florida?

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

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 18,801,310 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