Moving to Spain from Brazil
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brazil to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brazil to Spain, you would find that Spain is 79.2% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$384,308 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly €124,338 in Spain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Spain.
What does your salary buy?
R$384,308 → €124,338
To maintain the same standard of living in Spain
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 55.7% more
Transportation
pay 50.9% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 42.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 89.6% 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.
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 Spain cost about 83% more than cities in Brazil.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Spain.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Spain performs significantly 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 Spain 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
Brazil generally does better on environment, though Spain leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Spain 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
Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Spain generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brasilia | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) |
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| Month | Brasilia | Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) |
| Apr | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) |
| May | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) |
| Jun | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) |
| Nov | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Free
Spain passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Spain than Brazil?
On average Spain is around 89% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Spain?
Budget about €31,084 for 3 months in Spain (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 Spain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 78% of people in Spain feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Brazil?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).
What's the weather like in Spain compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
