Moving to Oklahoma from Brazil
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brazil to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brazil to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 2.5 times more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$382,298 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly $138,322 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
R$382,298 → $138,322
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 45.6% more
Housing
pay 3.6 times more
Childcare
pay 4.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times more
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 Oklahoma.
people moved from Brazil to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Brazil
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Brazil.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brazil performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Brazil across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Brazil performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brasilia | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Brasilia | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Online (e-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 Oklahoma than Brazil?
On average Oklahoma is around 84% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $34,580 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a R$382,298 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Oklahoma?
From major Oklahoma cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Brazil and Oklahoma are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Brazil?
Brazil performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.
What language do they speak in Oklahoma?
The official language in Oklahoma is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
