Expat Guide to Living in Curitiba

Whether you're already living in Curitiba or preparing to move to Curitiba, our Expat Guide to Living in Brazil offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Curitiba. For answers to specific questions, visit our Brazil Forum to talk with expats in Curitiba.

More Culture Shock Reports for Curitiba

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Curitiba handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Curitiba:

Culture Shock in Curitiba, Brazil

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Curitiba - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Curitiba by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Curitiba? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Curitiba? Help others moving to Curitiba by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Curitiba

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Curitiba. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Curitiba:

International School of Curitiba (ISC) in Curitiba, Brazil

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Curitiba. If you are already living in Curitiba, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas 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 Curitiba by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Curitiba? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Curitiba by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Curitiba? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Curitiba? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Goiania, Brazil

An expat who successfully acclimated to life in Goiania, Brazil shares tips for newcomers. He discusses Jetinho Brasilero, which is the Brazilian way of doing things and how that affected him.

An expat who successfully acclimated to life in Goiania, Brazil shares tips for newcomers. He discusses Jetinho Brasilero, which is the Brazilian way of doing things and how that affected him....

10 Tips for Living in Brazil

Whether it's the beaches, exciting nightlife or the banking industry that draw you to Brazil, expats seem to truly enjoy life in Brazil. We've pulled together tips from expats in Brazil about learning Portuguese, crime, international schools, renting an apartment and much more.

5 Tips for Living in Florianopolis, Brazil

Expats LOVE Florianopolis, Brazil for it's breathtaking beaches and safe neighborhoods. Plus, it's a great place to raise kids. Unfortunately, the cost of living and limited job opportunities can be challenging.

5 Tips For Living in Sao Paulo

Expats in Sao Paulo find themselves living in one of the most important cities in South America. Technology, finance, and services drive its economy, and that of Brazil as a nation. Influences from all over the world have shaped its culture.