Moving to Brazil from Dominica

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominica to Brazil? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Dominica to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Dominica to Brazil.

Living there in 2020
27 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Dominica live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DM
27.1
BR
19.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
BR
15.7

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.6
BR
23.6

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
BR
2.3t

Dominica performs better than Brazil across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
20.9
BR
24.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
BR
1.5%

Brazil performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
BR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$10,989
BR
$10,713

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DM
71.3 yrs
BR
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
33.3
BR
12.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Dominica across all family life metrics.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Brasilia
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Roseau Brasilia
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 24.1 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?

Dominica generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Brazil is 19.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Dominica?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Dominica?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM BR
Population 65,871 212,812,405
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English Portuguese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number — 190