Moving to Brazil from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau to Brazil. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Brazil.

Living there in 2020
1,199 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
BR
15.7

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
BR
21.4

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GW
89.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
BR
2.3t

Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GW
0.2
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
BR
1.5%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
BR
$18,600

Brazil generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
BR
13.3

Brazil performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Brasilia
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Bissau Brasilia
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Brazil passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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?

Guinea-Bissau 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 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW BR
Population 2,026,778 217,240,060
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +245 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190