Moving to Venezuela from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Oklahoma to Venezuela? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Oklahoma to Venezuela, you would find that Venezuela is 45.3% cheaper than Oklahoma. A $75,000 salary in Oklahoma would need to be roughly VEF462,917 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 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oklahoma and Venezuela.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 VEF462,917

To maintain the same standard of living in Venezuela

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 36.8% less

Groceries

pay 20.9% less

Transportation

pay 22.4% less

Housing

pay 76.6% less

Childcare

pay 88.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 50.7% 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Oklahoma to Venezuela.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
VE
25.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
VE
78.7%

Oklahoma 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

OK
3.8%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
VE
$7,704

Oklahoma 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

OK
74.1 yrs
VE
73.3 yrs

Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Caracas
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Caracas
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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 Oklahoma?

On average Venezuela is about 38% less expensive than Oklahoma, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Venezuela?

Budget about VEF115,729 for 3 months in Venezuela (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Venezuela?

From major Venezuela cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Venezuela are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 3,751,351 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