Moving to Venezuela from New Jersey

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Jersey to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from New Jersey to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 54.1% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly VEF338,166 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 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Jersey to Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF338,166

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 46.2% less

Groceries

pay 39.6% less

Transportation

pay 30.7% less

Housing

pay 78.7% less

Childcare

pay 90.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 63.6% less

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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?

How many people actually move from New Jersey to Venezuela, based on official data.

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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Jersey to Venezuela.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
VE
78.7%

New Jersey 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

NJ
4.5%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
VE
$7,704

New Jersey 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

NJ
77.5 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

New Jersey 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.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Caracas
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Trenton Caracas
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°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 New Jersey?

Yes — Venezuela is on average about 55% cheaper than New Jersey. 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 VEF84,542 in Venezuela on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

Usually fine from major cities in Venezuela. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to New Jersey?

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

What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 8,791,894 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