tunjio
2/15/2015 23:41 EST
So I lived back and forth between US and philippines for two years.. Lived in Nicaragua for a year and lasted 4 months in Peru and all these places between 2010 and 2014.. I visited many neighboring countries from the countries i lived in around the world..
I lived in Africa long ago for a bit less than a decade and have been to about 17 countries by now including Every country from Canada down to Panama... Lived in only 4 for long stays...
So i have experience with lesser qualities of life than my US home..
I don't plan on moving to Brazil but am open to living there for the full 6 month tourist allowance if they still allow that long for US citizens..
And my big issue with my travels and why I would rather live in US than bargain rate countries, is i always had physical problems with the filth and pollution when I travelled to cheap countries. 2 years in asia and i was always weak, lethargic and breathing issue episodes.. Nicaragua was always a struggle after eating even after a year there. It was hard to feel comfortable about eating because it more often came with side effects afterwards for an hour or more.. Peru also proved to be too polluted for my stamina.. All those crop field fires add to it..
Cheap proved to not be worth it over a long term even if i did save a boat load.. The boat load just helped me resettle back home in the US..
So, i never went to Brazil because i was doing all the cheapest places first, like Peru and Ecuador last year... I know brazil is not as cheap..
I don't want to waste my time coming to brazil if i cant live in basic comfort for $1200 or less a month.. Rent, bus/cab fare, food, miscellaneous...
I have single man and simple going for me, small place will do.. Six months or less stay unless i find miracles there to lure me into residency..
I can get by rather comfortably with just over $1200 a month in the US.. Rent with all utilities included, eating healthy food form natural foods stores, riding buses with monthly passes and living in small cities that suit my simple ways..
So feel free to tell me anything about brazil and how I can get by with $1200 a month and if they still give 6 month tourist stays.. I don't care to stay in any of the big cities, i can go visit them during my stay elsewhere.. I was in the Peruvian Amazon ,so i think i could handle brazil side if its the right town or small city.. I don't mind being far from the Amazon side either.. I am open to anything that suits my simple style and not more expensive than i can do for basic living in US..
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ErickViana
2/24/2015 09:29 EST
Hello! It is quite possible to live well with this amount. But what are you looking for? Live close to the city ? Field or beach? As for food, rent and transport , say that there is to worry about. The $ 1.200 is more than enough.
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tunjio
2/24/2015 14:31 EST
thanks.. That is good to know..
I am not looking for anything in particular.. I am open to beach or far from the beach..Just need decent basics for living..
I am not interested in living inside any big cities..
I have been around enough to know how the differences go based on beach tourist areas or smaller cities and towns....
I have always enjoyed small city or town living even here in US., And enjoy the bus trips once a week to the big city to stock up on things when i am outside the US...
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ErickViana
2/25/2015 05:39 EST
Hello! For its profile , the ideal would be to live in the state of Minas Gerais. Find out more about this state ok ?
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tunjio
2/25/2015 21:13 EST
i will google earth for the location and check out if any one put videos online showing parts of the place.. Thanks..
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cjp724
9/14/2015 15:21 EST
If you want to try a smallish city ---less than 1 million resident, I think) I would highly recommend Aracajú.
When I lived in Brazil (late 1960s) Salvador was my favorite city. But, in my opinion it has gone downhill. The last time I was there, there were traffic jams, lots of homeless people and dogs roaming the streets, graffiti & trash everywhere, and we were constantly warned about places NOT to go. In addition, many of it's beautiful old churches and other colonial buildings were crumbling to ruin.
In the 60s, Aracajú was a small town with not much to do. But it has grown immensely over the last 40 years, so most of the city is fairly new and modern. It is one of Brazil's best-kept secrets. It is clean, safe, and has miles and miles of unspoiled beaches. Its state healthcare system became the model for the national system ---which will cover you, too. It has miles and miles of unspoiled beaches. The residents are friendly and helpful. It has most conveniences of larger cities and is a shortish bus ride (3-4 hours) from Salvador, if you really want the excitement of a large city once in a while.
(Read about Aracajú and be sure to read the comments, too: http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-travel/aracaju-a-big-surprise-in-a-small-state/#)
I lived in the state of Sergipe for several years and spent a lot of time in Aracajú ---still have friends and former students there, so I am warmly welcomed when I visit. In general, Brazilians are warm and welcoming people almost everywhere, but I think especially so in the state of Sergipe.
I never had any problems with food. Just be sensible about what you eat. For example, Brazilians love sugar, so I stay away from sweets there. You'll find a lot of fresh fruit. Brazilians eat lots more vegetables than they used to. (There is a great market on the edge of the city.) The area produces beef, pork, chicken, and fish. If you cook for yourself, you will be fine. If you eat at restaurants, just be selective.
Daytime temperatures are in the low to mid-80s year round. It is only 10º S of the equator, so sunscreen is a must.
Where I lived (a small town in the interior) in the late 60s, I lived without electricity, running water or a sewage system and survived. Now, most towns have all of that and more. Just wash your hands often (use waterless sanitizers if you must), drink bottled water, and make sure you are preparing foods, especially meat, safely (well-cooked.)
I've been looking at vacation rentals for an upcoming trip. I've found some for about $30 night in Aracajú but you should be able to find a small place for less than a nightly rate. You could also rent a private room in a house (through airbnb.com) for as little as $9/night. You might have to share a kitchen and/or bathroom. (That would be only $270 month and may be able to negotiate a lower rate if you will stay for a while.)
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dannyofphilly
9/19/2015 11:57 EST
Hey, not sure if you're there already but you can easily have a nice living, even in a big city like Sao Paulo for $1200... especially now that the Reais has crashed against the dollar. I spend 3 months in Sao Paulo around the World Cup 2014 and then $1 USD was good for 2.2 Reais. Right now I believe $1 USD is good for about 4 Reais. So your $1200 will get you almost 5000 Reais a month. A simple apartment will be around 1000. You would definitely have money to live if you were to go while the exchange was still 4 to 1.
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aaronbennis
9/20/2015 10:11 EST
Now that is a "danofp[hilly" reply that makes a brother proud to know you. Keep responding with the Brotherly Love of good and useful information, no matter what!
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aaronbennis
9/20/2015 10:15 EST
Now that is a "danofp[hilly" reply that makes a brother proud to know you. Keep responding with the Brotherly Love of good and useful information, no matter what!
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ErickViana
9/21/2015 10:53 EST
Yes . Now more than ever sure who owns dollar may come with confidence to the country.
In your case , as you will come to São Paulo , have no error.
As for the rental of the apartment , first of all choose a good place and get recommendations . For the amount you want to pay , it is possible to choose a very nice place.
You come to enjoy , study or work ?
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heg111
11/6/2015 18:46 EST
Better learn at least intermediate Portuguese before you even consider it. Unless you one of the lucky ones that speaks multiple languages without issues. For me, the more I learn, the more I learn what I don't know. And, like the USA, every area have their own unique dialects. Boa sorte!
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