Moving to Brazil from China
What to Expect
Considering a move from China to Brazil? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from China to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 23.0% more expensive than China overall. A CN¥508,312 salary in China would need to be roughly R$382,965 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between China and Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
CN¥508,312 → R$382,965
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.0 times more
Groceries
pay 10.4% more
Transportation
pay 59.6% more
Housing
pay 27.1% more
Childcare
pay 42.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 7.7% 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.
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 Brazil cost about 3% less than cities in China.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from China to Brazil.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to China.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.
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
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.
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
China 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
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.
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
China generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.
Data: State Administration of Taxation, 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 | Beijing | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Beijing | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Required
Brazil passport holder visiting China
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 China?
Brazil and China are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Budget about R$95,741 for 3 months in Brazil (based on a CN¥508,312 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Brazil safe for expats?
China generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in suicide rate. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 25.2 in China. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to China?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In China, the official language is Chinese.
