Moving to Brazil from French Polynesia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to French Polynesia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PF
0.3
BR
20.6

French Polynesia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PF
3.5t
BR
2.3t

Brazil performs significantly better than French Polynesia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PF
25.6
BR
21.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PF
72.7%
BR
81.0%

French Polynesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PF
11.7%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PF
$18,600
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PF
78.4 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PF
4.4
BR
13.3

French Polynesia performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between French Polynesia 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting French Polynesia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter French Polynesia 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: 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?

French Polynesia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in French Polynesia.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In French Polynesia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

PF BR
Population 299,356 217,240,060
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +689 +55
Time zones 3 4
Emergency number 190