Moving to Brazil from North Korea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from North Korea to Brazil, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 60°F in P'yongyang, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from North Korea to Brazil.

Living there in 2020
182 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in North Korea 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 North Korea.

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KP
36.7
BR
21.4
Health coverage indexUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

KP
68
BR
80

North Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KP
86.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KP
2.5t
BR
2.3t

Brazil performs significantly better than North Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KP
27.7%
BR
1.5%
Electricity per capitaWorld Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

KP
830 kWh
BR
2,916 kWh

Brazil performs significantly better than North Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KP
3.0%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KP
$1,700
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KP
71.8 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KP
22.2
BR
13.3

Brazil generally does better on family life, though North Korea leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

P'yongyangRain: 37.0 in/yr (940 mm)
60°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsP'yongyangBrasilia
Jan–Mar38°/20°F (4°/-7°C)80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun72°/52°F (22°/11°C)78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep81°/65°F (27°/18°C)80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec50°/31°F (10°/0°C)80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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MonthP'yongyangBrasilia
Jan31°/13°F (-0.8°/-10.7°C)80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb36°/18°F (2.4°/-7.8°C)80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar48°/29°F (8.9°/-1.8°C)81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr63°/41°F (17.1°/4.9°C)80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May73°/52°F (22.6°/10.9°C)78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun80°/62°F (26.7°/16.5°C)77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul83°/69°F (28.6°/20.7°C)77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug84°/69°F (28.9°/20.5°C)81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep76°/58°F (24.7°/14.3°C)83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct65°/44°F (18.2°/6.7°C)82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov49°/31°F (9.4°/-0.3°C)80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec35°/19°F (1.7°/-7.2°C)79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between North Korea 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.

North Korea passport

North Korea passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
North Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting North Korea

Visa Required
Brazil passport holders need a visa to enter North Korea.

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?

From major Brazil cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in North Korea and Brazil are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to North Korea?

North Korea 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 36.7 in North Korea. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (North Korea: 68).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to North Korea?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 60°F in P'yongyang. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while P'yongyang gets 37.0 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In North Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KP BR
Population25,955,138217,240,060
CurrencyNorth Korean Won (KPW)Brazilian Real (R$)
LanguagesKoreanPortuguese
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+850+55
Time zones14
Emergency number190