Moving to Sweden from Brazil
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Brazil to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Brazil to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 85.7% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$380,000 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly SEK1,380,000 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Stockholm averages 52°F vs 77°F in Sao Paulo, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 90.9% more
Groceries
pay 77.9% more
Transportation
pay 53.8% more
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 34.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 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.
What salary do you need in Sweden?
What does your salary buy?
R$380,000 → SEK1,380,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
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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 Sweden cost about 53% more than cities in Brazil.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Brazil to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Brazil and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Sweden 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
Sweden 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 Sweden 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
Sweden performs significantly better than Brazil across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil (2016), Skatteverket (2016), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Sweden vs Brazil
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sao Paulo | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/66°F (28°/19°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Sao Paulo | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°/66°F (27.3°/18.7°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.8°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 77°/61°F (25.1°/16.3°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.8°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.4°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.7°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 74°/55°F (23.3°/12.8°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 75°/57°F (23.9°/13.9°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.3°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 79°/62°F (25.9°/16.6°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.7°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Can you move from Brazil to Sweden?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden than Brazil?
Day-to-day costs in Sweden run about 86% higher than Brazil on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a R$380,000 comparable salary, that's around SEK345,000 in Sweden for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Brazil and Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Sweden performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 19.3 in Brazil. About 73% of people in Sweden feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Brazil?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 23.6 in Brazil. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 77°F in Sao Paulo. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Sao Paulo gets 57.3 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
