Moving to Belarus from Brazil

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brazil to Belarus? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Brazil to Belarus, you would find that Belarus is 15.4% cheaper than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly BYN195,440 in Belarus to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Belarusian and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Minsk averages 50°F vs 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Belarus.

What does your salary buy?

R$384,308 BYN195,440

To maintain the same standard of living in Belarus

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 17.5% less

Groceries

pay 20.4% less

Transportation

pay 42.8% less

Housing

pay 20.1% less

Childcare

pay 7.8% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 22.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 BRL = 0.5584 BYN (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Belarus.

Living there in 2020
91 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Brazil live in Belarus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belarus?

Top countries of origin for Belarus's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belarus compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
BY
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
BY
7.4

Belarus performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
BY
$2,194
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
BY
44.7

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BR
23.0
BY
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
BY
5.9t

Brazil performs better than Belarus across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
BY
32.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
BY
4.7%

Belarus generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
BY
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
BY
$27,700

Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
BY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
BY
3.3

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Belarus leads in infant mortality.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brasilia Minsk
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 62°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) 68°/51°F (20°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Brasilia Minsk
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Belarus. To live, work, or study long-term in Belarus, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belarus's immigration authority.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Belarus

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Belarus without a visa.
Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Belarus passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Belarus than Brazil?

On average Belarus is about 9% less expensive than Brazil, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Belarus?

Budget about BYN48,860 for 3 months in Belarus (based on a R$384,308 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Belarus?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belarus: 32.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belarus offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belarus safe for expats?

Belarus performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belarus is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Belarus compared to Brazil?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Belarus, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Belarus scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What's the weather like in Belarus compared to Brazil?

The average high temperature in Minsk is 50°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Minsk receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages in Belarus are Belarusian and Russian. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR BY
Population 217,240,060 9,413,505
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) New Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Languages Portuguese Belarusian, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +375
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 112