Expat Guide to Living in Rio de Janeiro
Whether you're already living in Rio de Janeiro or preparing to move to Rio de Janeiro, our Expat Guide to Living in Brazil offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Rio de Janeiro. For answers to specific questions, visit our Brazil Forum to talk with expats in Rio de Janeiro.
More Culture Shock Reports for Rio de Janeiro
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Rio de Janeiro handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Rio de Janeiro:
More Living in Rio de Janeiro Reports
What are people's priorities in Rio de Janeiro - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Rio de Janeiro:
More Moving to Rio de Janeiro Reports
What should you take with you when you move to Rio de Janeiro? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Rio de Janeiro? Below are some of the responses from expats in Rio de Janeiro:
Reviews of Schools in Rio de Janeiro
Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Rio de Janeiro. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Rio de Janeiro:
Dream vs. Reality Report
Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Rio de Janeiro. If you are already living in Rio de Janeiro, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportOverseas Retirement Report
Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Rio de Janeiro by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHaving a Baby in Rio de Janeiro Reports
How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Rio de Janeiro? Below are some of the reports from expats in Rio de Janeiro:
Working Abroad Report
What's it like to find a job in Rio de Janeiro? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Rio de Janeiro? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
Submit a Working Abroad Report





