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Living in Brazil
Brasília · LATAM · Portuguese
Cost of living
$560
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$430
city center
Safety
3/10
GPI 2024
Internet
60 Mbps
avg speed
A continent in itself — Brazil's breathtaking nature, infectious energy, and rock-bottom prices attract bold expats willing to navigate its complexities.
✓Pros
- ✓ Incredible nature (Amazon, Iguazu, beaches)
- ✓ Vibrant culture and nightlife
- ✓ Very affordable cost of living
- ✓ Digital nomad visa available
- ✓ Warm year-round
- ✓ Large expat communities (Florianopolis, Rio)
✗Cons
- ✗ High crime in major cities
- ✗ Language barrier (Portuguese)
- ✗ Bureaucracy and tax complexity
- ✗ Economic instability
- ✗ Infrastructure gaps outside major cities
Details
Climatetropical
EnglishLow
CurrencyBRL (Brazilian Real)
Tax rate15%
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Digital Nomad Visa (1–2 yrs)Temporary ResidenceRetirement VisaPermanent Residence
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d
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