Colegio Internacional de Caracas
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Overview
Venezuela🇻🇪
At a Glance
How Venezuela compares across key indices
Cost of Living
69 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
55/100
Quality of Life
118/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Venezuela
Cost of Living
69
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
51
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
69
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
72
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Venezuela - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Venezuela
Venezuela has 216 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,443 in El Vigía to $1,836 in Caracas. Mérida leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Acarigua ranks highest for quality of life at 119/200.
💸Most Affordable
El Vigía
$1,443/mo
Safest
Mérida
55/100
Best Quality of Life
Acarigua
119/200
Best Healthcare
Caracas
70/100
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Featured
Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 216 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | $1,836 | 48/100 | 114/200 | 70/100 | 42 |
| Maracaibo | $1,615 | 51/100 | 116/200 | 63/100 | 36 |
| Valencia | $1,609 | 51/100 | 116/200 | 63/100 | 36 |
| Barquisimeto | $1,590 | 52/100 | 116/200 | 62/100 | 35 |
| Ciudad Guayana | $1,573 | 53/100 | 117/200 | 61/100 | 34 |
| Barcelona | $1,560 | 53/100 | 117/200 | 60/100 | 33 |
| Maturín | $1,543 | 53/100 | 117/200 | 60/100 | 33 |
| Maracay | $1,520 | 54/100 | 118/200 | 59/100 | 31 |
| Ciudad Bolívar | $1,511 | 54/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 31 |
| Cumaná | $1,510 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 31 |
| Barinas | $1,508 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 31 |
| Puerto La Cruz | $1,504 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 30 |
| Petare | $1,502 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 30 |
| Cabimas | $1,499 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 30 |
| Turmero | $1,498 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 58/100 | 30 |
| Mérida | $1,489 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 30 |
| San Cristóbal | $1,486 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Alto Barinas | $1,484 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | $1,483 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Los Teques | $1,475 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Guarenas | $1,475 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Coro | $1,474 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Valera | $1,474 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Baruta | $1,474 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | $1,472 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 57/100 | 29 |
| San Fernando de Apure | $1,469 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 29 |
| Guatire | $1,468 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| El Tigre | $1,466 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Porlamar | $1,465 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| San Felipe | $1,461 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Guacara | $1,458 | 55/100 | 118/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Acarigua | $1,454 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Cúa | $1,452 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Araure | $1,452 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 56/100 | 28 |
| Lander | $1,449 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 56/100 | 27 |
| Puerto Cabello | $1,449 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 55/100 | 27 |
| Calabozo | $1,446 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 55/100 | 27 |
| Carúpano | $1,446 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 55/100 | 27 |
| Ocumare del Tuy | $1,445 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 55/100 | 27 |
| El Vigía | $1,443 | 55/100 | 119/200 | 55/100 | 27 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
16 verified school profiles across 3 cities in Venezuela — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Colegio Los Arcos
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Career Related
Ib Diploma
Instituto Educacional Juan XXIII
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Career Related
Ib Diploma
The British School Caracas
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Bso
Ib Diploma
Washington Academy
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
Colegio Guayamuri
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Venezuela
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Venezuela
Pollution Index
31/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
15.3ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Venezuela, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Venezuela?
Venezuela has a cost of living index of 69 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,409 in Los Rastrojos and reach $1,836 in Caracas.
What is the cheapest city in Venezuela for expats?
Los Rastrojos is the most affordable city in Venezuela in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,409 for a single person including rent. Cabudare is the next most affordable at $1,410/mo.
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Venezuela has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Mérida scores highest on safety at 55/100.
What is the best city in Venezuela for expats and digital nomads?
Cabudare ranks highest for quality of life in Venezuela, scoring 119/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,410/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Los Rastrojos offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,409/mo.
How good is healthcare in Venezuela?
Venezuela scores 55/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Venezuela cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Venezuela's cost of living is roughly 31% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 49% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Venezuela?
Venezuela has a pollution index of 31/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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