Moving to Venezuela from Missouri

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Missouri to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 42.6% cheaper than Missouri. A $75,000 salary in Missouri would need to be roughly VEF471,953 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 66°F in Columbia, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF471,953

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 36.7% less

Groceries

pay 23.1% less

Transportation

pay 15.5% less

Housing

pay 75.8% less

Childcare

pay 84.8% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 48.6% 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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

MO
37.5%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

MO
88.3%
VE
78.7%

Missouri 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

MO
3.3%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$56,344
VE
$7,704

Missouri 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

MO
75.1 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Missouri 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.

Columbia Rain: 46.3 in/yr (1175 mm)
66° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Columbia Caracas
Jan–Mar 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/55°F (24°/13°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/36°F (13°/2°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Columbia Caracas
Jan 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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 Missouri?

Generally yes: Venezuela runs about 37% cheaper than Missouri 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 VEF117,988 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 Missouri and Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Missouri?

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

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 66°F in Columbia. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Columbia gets 46.3 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 5,988,927 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