Moving to Venezuela from Mexico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mexico to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 20.6% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,315,545 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly VEF617,192 in Venezuela to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mexico to Venezuela.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,315,545 → VEF617,192
To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 4.5% less
Groceries
pay 0.3% more
Transportation
pay 9.5% less
Housing
pay 45.9% less
Childcare
pay 44.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 24.7% 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?
How many people actually move from Mexico to Venezuela, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate.
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 Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Mexico 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
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in top income tax 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
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in life expectancy.
Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Free
Venezuela passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
Yes — Venezuela is on average about 17% cheaper than Mexico. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly VEF154,298 in Venezuela on a MX$1,315,545 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Venezuela?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Mexico generally does better on safety, though Venezuela leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Venezuela is 12.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Mexico?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
Both Mexico and Venezuela share the same official language: Spanish.
