Brazil
Will I save money living in Brazil?
We asked expats if they save money living in Brazil. They said...
"We have found it much hard financially then we thought we would. Prices here have doubled, not just on food but on petrol/gasoline. We are struggling financially," said a member in Taiba, Brazil.
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"Living in Brazil compared to the United States can be more cost-effective in certain aspects. Generally, food, housing, and other everyday items are more affordable, meaning that day-to-day living costs can be substantially reduced. Furthermore, the Brazilian currency, the Brazilian Real (BRL), is often much weaker than the US Dollar (USD), meaning that you can get more BRL in exchange for a single USD. This can lead to potential savings when travelling, shopping and other activities involving currency exchanges. Overall, if you manage your money well and adjust to the local lifestyle, you could save significant amounts of money," remarked another expat who made the move to Brazil.
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Will I save money living in Brazil?
If you live in Brazil, newcomers to Brazil would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
