Moving to Venezuela from Jordan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Venezuela — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jordan to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 8.3% cheaper than Jordan overall. A JOD53,000 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly VEF684,000 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 79.8% more
Groceries
pay 70.2% more
Transportation
pay 23.9% less
Housing
pay 32.6% less
Childcare
pay 53.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 40.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Venezuela?
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,000 → VEF684,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Jordan to Venezuela, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Venezuela stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Venezuela generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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
Jordan generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in unemployment rate.
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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Jordan Tax Service (2016), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Venezuela vs Jordan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amman | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Can you move from Jordan to Venezuela?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Jordan?
Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 8% cheaper than Jordan 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 JOD53,000 comparable salary, that's around VEF171,000 in Venezuela for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
With 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Venezuela can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Venezuela.
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Jordan?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Jordan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 28.5 in Jordan. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
