Moving to Brazil from Estonia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Estonia to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Estonia to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 29.0% cheaper than Estonia overall. A €64,304 salary in Estonia would need to be roughly R$236,983 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 48°F in Tallinn, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Estonia to Brazil.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 R$236,983

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 54.6% less

Groceries

pay 14.5% less

Transportation

pay 6.2% less

Housing

pay 49.4% less

Childcare

pay 2.2% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 55.0% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.89 BRL (June 2026)

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?

How many people actually move from Estonia to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
231 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Estonia 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Estonia to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
BR
20.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

EE
75%
BR
48%

Estonia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.4
BR
21.4

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EE
13.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
BR
2.3t

Estonia generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EE
40.4
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
10.8%
BR
1.5%

Estonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EE
6.3%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$42,000
BR
$18,600

Estonia performs better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EE
77.9 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
3.4
BR
13.3

Estonia performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.

Data: Estonian Tax and Customs Board, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallinn Rain: 27.3 in/yr (693 mm)
48° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallinn Brasilia
Jan–Mar 31°/21°F (0°/-6°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 57°/41°F (14°/5°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 65°/51°F (19°/10°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Tallinn Brasilia
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.4°/-6.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 29°/18°F (-1.8°/-7.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 36°/24°F (2.0°/-4.3°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 47°/32°F (8.2°/0.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 59°/41°F (14.9°/5.0°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.7°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.1°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 68°/53°F (19.9°/11.6°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 58°/45°F (14.5°/7.2°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 48°/38°F (9.1°/3.3°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.3°/-1.2°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.6°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute Estonian Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Estonia

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

Data: 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 Estonia?

Yes — Brazil is on average about 37% cheaper than Estonia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly R$59,246 in Brazil on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Estonia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Estonia. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Estonia?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Estonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 34.4 in Estonia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 48°F in Tallinn. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tallinn gets 27.3 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE BR
Population 1,211,524 217,240,060
Currency Euro (€) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Estonian Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 190