Moving to Brazil from Mexico
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mexico to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 17.2% cheaper than Mexico overall. A MX$1,310,130 salary in Mexico would need to be roughly R$277,824 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mexico to Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
MX$1,310,130 → R$277,824
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
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Restaurants
pay 30.1% less
Groceries
pay 30.7% less
Transportation
pay 8.6% less
Housing
pay 32.1% less
Childcare
pay 20.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.1% 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 33% less than cities in Mexico.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Mexico to Brazil, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Brazil generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil performs significantly better than Mexico across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Brazil performs significantly better than Mexico across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mexico generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in life expectancy.
Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Mexico City | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Mexico City | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.
Mexico passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Free
Brazil passport holder visiting Mexico
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 Mexico?
Yes — Brazil is on average about 28% cheaper than Mexico. 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$69,456 in Brazil on a MX$1,310,130 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Brazil generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico. About 48% of people in Brazil feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Mexico?
Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Mexico?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.
