Moving to Missouri from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Missouri, you would find that Missouri is 3.4 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly $118,883 in Missouri to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbia averages 66°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 $118,883

To maintain the same standard of living in Missouri

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 69.5% more

Groceries

pay 59.2% more

Transportation

pay 83.9% more

Housing

pay 6.2 times more

Childcare

pay 9.0 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
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?

Real numbers on people moving from Venezuela to Missouri, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Venezuela and Missouri stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VE
25.6%
MO
37.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VE
78.7%
MO
88.3%

Missouri 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%
MO
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
MO
$56,344

Missouri 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
MO
75.1 yrs

Missouri 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

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Columbia
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 47°/28°F (8°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 76°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 55°/36°F (13°/2°C)
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Month Caracas Columbia
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 40°/22°F (4.3°/-5.3°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 45°/26°F (7.2°/-3.3°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 56°/35°F (13.3°/1.7°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 67°/46°F (19.3°/7.6°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.1°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 90°/69°F (32.0°/20.4°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 88°/67°F (31.3°/19.6°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 80°/58°F (26.6°/14.5°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 68°/47°F (20.0°/8.1°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 55°/37°F (12.7°/2.6°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.8°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 Missouri than Venezuela?

Day-to-day costs in Missouri run about 59% higher than Venezuela on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Missouri?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a VEF748,088 comparable salary, that's around $29,721 in Missouri for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Missouri?

Working remotely from Missouri's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Venezuela and Missouri.

How is healthcare in Missouri compared to Venezuela?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Missouri?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 29,789,730 5,988,927
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