Moving to Brazil from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 51.1% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$107,450 salary in Australia would need to be roughly R$182,544 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Australia to Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
A$107,450 → R$182,544
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
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Restaurants
pay 56.3% less
Groceries
pay 45.0% less
Transportation
pay 32.8% less
Housing
pay 69.5% less
Childcare
pay 65.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 63.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Brazil cost about 51% less than cities in Australia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Brazil, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Australia performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.
Data: Australian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Brazil. To live, work, or study long-term in Brazil, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Brazil's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Brazil passport holder visiting Australia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Brazil than Australia?
Yes — Brazil is on average about 53% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly R$45,636 in Brazil on a A$107,450 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Australia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Australia?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Australia, the official language is English.
