Moving to Maryland from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 4.7 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly $151,079 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Venezuela to Maryland.

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 $151,079

To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland

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

Restaurants

pay 83.2% more

Groceries

pay 2.1 times more

Transportation

pay 75.6% more

Housing

pay 7.6 times more

Childcare

pay 15.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.8 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.1003 USD (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 Venezuela to Maryland, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
17,550 ↓ 12% vs 2022

people moved from Venezuela to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to Maryland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VE
25.6%
MD
33.4%

Venezuela performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VE
78.7%
MD
91.6%

Maryland performs significantly better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
MD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
MD
$69,127

Maryland performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
MD
76.8 yrs

Maryland performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Annapolis
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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Month Caracas Annapolis
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Venezuela passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.

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 Maryland than Venezuela?

No — Maryland is on average about 101% more expensive than Venezuela. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Maryland?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $37,770 in Maryland on a VEF748,088 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Maryland?

Usually fine from major cities in Maryland. 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 Maryland compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Maryland?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 29,789,730 5,773,552
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 171 911