Moving to Ohio from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Ohio, you would find that Ohio is 3.5 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly $119,038 in Ohio to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Columbus averages 76°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 $119,038

To maintain the same standard of living in Ohio

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 67.6% more

Groceries

pay 50.4% more

Transportation

pay 63.5% more

Housing

pay 6.3 times more

Childcare

pay 9.8 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?

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

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

The numbers behind daily life in Ohio compared to Venezuela.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VE
25.6%
OH
39.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VE
78.7%
OH
89.0%

Ohio 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%
OH
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
OH
$60,669

Ohio 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
OH
75.3 yrs

Ohio 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

Columbus Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1188 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Columbus
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 84°/62°F (29°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 90°/71°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 68°/47°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Caracas Columbus
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.7°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 62°/40°F (16.7°/4.5°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 77°/53°F (24.8°/11.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 84°/62°F (28.9°/16.6°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 90°/70°F (32.2°/20.9°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.4°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 86°/67°F (30.2°/19.3°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.1°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 59°/39°F (15.2°/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 Ohio than Venezuela?

On average Ohio is around 59% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Ohio?

Budget about $29,760 for 3 months in Ohio (based on a VEF748,088 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ohio?

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

How is healthcare in Ohio compared to Venezuela?

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

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

The average high temperature in Columbus is 76°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Columbus receives around 46.8 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Ohio?

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

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At a Glance

VE
Population 29,789,730 11,536,504
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