Move to Brazil
2 cities, one country, zero sugar-coating. Residency paths, real costs, and whether the government will leave you alone.
Brazil at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Brazil
2 cities ranked by Livability Score — the one number that rolls up rent, safety, democracy, and internet
Rio de Janeiro
59/100Florianopolis
55/100Compare cities in Brazil
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$661
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 2 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$22,338
GDP per capita
6.0%
Unemployment
4.4%
Inflation
High inequality — gated communities exist for a reason.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
6.49/10
🏚️ Flawed democracy
Is Brazil safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Do your research. Seriously.
Safest tracked city: Rio de Janeiro (20.6 per 100k)
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Portuguese
Primary language
Low
English proficiency (#75 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Portuguese isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Brazil — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Brazil?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Rio de Janeiro ranks #1 in Brazil with a score of 59/100. City-centre rent starts around $661/month.
How much does it cost to live in Brazil?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $627 to $661/month across our 2 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $1,087.
Is Brazil a democracy?▾
Brazil scores 6.49/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Flawed democracy."
Is Brazil safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people. Research specific neighborhoods before committing.