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We asked expats if they save money living in Brazil. They said...

"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," said a member in Brazil.

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"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," remarked another expat who made the move to Taiba, Brazil.

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