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Moving to Maracaibo, Venezuela
Last updated on Dec 15, 2024
Summary: Moving to Maracaibo, Venezuela? Expats talk about what you need to know before moving to Maracaibo.
What do I need to know before moving to Maracaibo?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Maracaibo, 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)," said one expat in Maracaibo.
How do I find a place to live in Maracaibo?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"My family and I chose a HUGE house in the La Virginia neighborhood. The rent is expensive, but we spent nearly three months living in a hotel before finding anything we liked," said one expat who made the move to Maracaibo.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Maracaibo?
"We chose a house. Although most expats choose to live in apartment buildings, because of security," replied a member in Maracaibo.
What is the average cost of housing in Maracaibo?
If you are thinking about moving to Maracaibo, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing:
"The housing average I don't know. But I know I'm paying a lot more in house and a lot less in the electrical bill," said one expat who made the move to Maracaibo.
What should I pack when moving to Maracaibo?
We asked people living in Maracaibo to list three things they wish they had brought and three they wish they had left behind. They responded:
"I wish I brought my car, because cars are very expensive here. I wish I had left home all my winter clothes. Everything is HOT here," commented one expat who made the move to Maracaibo.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad 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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