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Best cities to live in Brazil (2026)
2 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
#1
Rio de Janeiro
56/100💰 $661/mo rent🔒 20.6 per 100k☀️ 31°C summers⚡ 143 Mbps🌊 Coastal⛰️ Serra do Mar (47 km)
#2
Florianopolis
53/100💰 $627/mo rent🔒 20.6 per 100k☀️ 29°C summers🌊 Coastal
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❓ Living in Brazil — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Brazil?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Rio de Janeiro ranks #1 in Brazil with a score of 56/100, and city-centre rent from around $661/month.
What is the cheapest city in Brazil?▾
Florianopolis has the most affordable city-centre rent in our Brazil data, at around $627/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.
What is the safest city in Brazil?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Rio de Janeiro is the safest city in Brazil in our database, with a rate of 20.6 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Rio de Janeiro or Florianopolis?▾
Rio de Janeiro scores 56/100 on our Livability Score vs 53/100 for Florianopolis. Rent is $661/mo in Rio de Janeiro vs $627/mo in Florianopolis. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.
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