Moving to Oklahoma from Venezuela
What to Expect
Considering a move from Venezuela to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Venezuela to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 3.7 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly $121,203 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Oklahoma City averages 71°F vs 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Venezuela and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
VEF748,088 → $121,203
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.2% more
Groceries
pay 50.2% more
Transportation
pay 42.1% more
Housing
pay 6.4 times more
Childcare
pay 11.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 times more
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 Oklahoma.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Venezuela
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Venezuela.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Venezuela performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Venezuela across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Oklahoma 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Caracas | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Caracas | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH),
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Venezuela?
On average Oklahoma is around 62% pricier than Venezuela, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $30,301 for 3 months in Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma?
From major Oklahoma cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Venezuela and Oklahoma are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Venezuela?
Venezuela performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Venezuela?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.
What language do they speak in Oklahoma?
The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.
