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Real Estate in Maracaibo, Venezuela

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on May 10, 2025

Summary: People living in Maracaibo, Venezuela offer advice about real estate. How do you find a home in Maracaibo? Should you buy or rent? What is the cost of housing?

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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," remarked one foreigner who made the move to Maracaibo.

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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.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame 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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