Moving to Brazil from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 11.7% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,786 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly R$261,979 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brasilia averages 80°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,786 → R$261,979
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
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Restaurants
pay 43.0% more
Groceries
pay 12.8% less
Transportation
pay 8.5% more
Housing
pay 47.4% less
Childcare
pay 7.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 53.5% 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 35% less than cities in Saudi Arabia.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Saudi Arabia to Brazil, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Brazil 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
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Brazil across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Required
Brazil passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Brazil is on average about 32% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. 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$65,495 in Brazil on a SAR281,786 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?
Saudi Arabia 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 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Saudi Arabia?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
