Moving to Venezuela
Last updated on Jun 18, 2023
Summary: Expats and digital nomads move to Venezuela for its low cost of living, warm climate, and vibrant culture. The most popular cities for expats and digital nomads in Venezuela are Caracas, Maracaibo, and Valencia. People looking for a place to live in Venezuela can search online for rental listings, contact real estate agents, or look for postings on expat forums. Additionally, many expats and digital nomads find housing through word of mouth from other expats and digital nomads already living in the country.
What do I need to know before moving to Venezuela?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Venezuela, they said:
"Always prefer your common sense over the realtors opinion. Try to look at houses with a local to get their opinion. ALWAYS choose houses with Air Conditioning, it tends to get very hot. (115 F)," commented one expat who made the move to Maracaibo.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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