Moving to Venezuela from Iowa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iowa to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iowa to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 42.3% cheaper than Iowa. A $75,000 salary in Iowa would need to be roughly VEF478,347 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 60°F in Des Moines, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Iowa and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → VEF478,347
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 38.0% less
Groceries
pay 15.0% less
Transportation
pay 5.9% less
Housing
pay 74.9% less
Childcare
pay 85.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 59.8% less
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 Iowa to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Iowa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Venezuela performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Iowa?
On average Venezuela is about 36% less expensive than Iowa, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF119,587 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 Iowa and Venezuela are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Iowa?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Iowa, the official language is English.
