Moving to Venezuela from Jamaica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Jamaica to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Jamaica to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 49.2% cheaper than Jamaica overall. A JMD12,000,000 salary in Jamaica would need to be roughly VEF383,000 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Jamaica and Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
JMD12,000,000 → VEF383,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3% less
Groceries
pay 37.9% less
Transportation
pay 39.1% less
Housing
pay 69.4% less
Childcare
pay 64.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.0% 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 Jamaica to Venezuela.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Jamaica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jamaica performs better than Venezuela across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Jamaica generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica performs better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), Tax Admministration of Jamaica (2016), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kingston | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service, Jamaica,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica 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.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa FreeData: 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 Jamaica?
On average Venezuela is about 49% less expensive than Jamaica, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Budget about VEF95,750 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a JMD12,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 12.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 49.4 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Jamaica?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jamaica leads in suicide rate. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 4.6 in Jamaica. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
