Moving to Brazil from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Brazil? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Florida to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 49.6% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly R$172,401 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → R$172,401
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 59.7% less
Groceries
pay 51.9% less
Transportation
pay 19.5% less
Housing
pay 77.1% less
Childcare
pay 67.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 60.4% 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 58% less than cities in Florida.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Florida to Brazil.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Florida.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Brazil performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida performs better than Brazil across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Florida performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Brazil passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Florida?
On average Brazil is about 55% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Budget about R$43,100 for 3 months in Brazil (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
From major Brazil cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Brazil are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Florida?
Brazil performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Florida, the official language is English.
