Moving to Brazil from Chile
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chile to Brazil — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Chile to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 12.4% cheaper than Chile overall. A CLF1,696 salary in Chile would need to be roughly R$326,981 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Chile to Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
CLF1,696 → R$326,981
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 25.7% less
Groceries
pay 19.0% less
Transportation
pay 0.5% more
Housing
pay 32.3% less
Childcare
pay 6.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 35.9% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Chile to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Chile and Brazil 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
Chile generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Chile 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
Chile 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
Chile 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
Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile 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
Chile generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.
Data: Chilean Tax Administration, 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 | Santiago | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Santiago | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.
Chile passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Free
Brazil passport holder visiting Chile
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 Brazil than Chile?
Generally yes: Brazil runs about 14% cheaper than Chile on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CLF1,696 comparable salary, that's around R$81,745 in Brazil for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chile and Brazil.
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Chile generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Chile. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Chile?
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 31.7 in Chile. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Chile?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.
