Moving to Brazil from Palau

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Palau to Brazil — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Palau to Brazil, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
25 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Palau 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

How Palau and Brazil stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
BR
15.7

Palau 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

PW
$1,857
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
BR
21.4

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
BR
2.3t

Brazil performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
BR
21.0

Brazil performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
BR
$18,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
BR
13.3

Palau generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Palau passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Brazil passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

With 21.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Brazil can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Palau and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Palau 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 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Palau?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW BR
Population 21,695 217,240,060
Currency United States Dollar ($) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages English, Palauan Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190