Moving to Brazil from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 38.3% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly R$219,054 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Slovenia to Brazil.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 R$219,054

To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 53.8% less

Groceries

pay 33.4% less

Transportation

pay 13.2% less

Housing

pay 58.6% less

Childcare

pay 40.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 5.86 BRL (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
224 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Slovenia 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 Slovenia 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

SI
0.6
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
BR
15.7

Slovenia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
BR
21.4

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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

SI
19.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
BR
2.3t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
BR
1.5%

Slovenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Brazil leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
BR
$18,600

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
BR
13.3

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in education spending.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Brasilia
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Ljubljana Brasilia
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.

Data: 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 Slovenia?

Generally yes: Brazil runs about 43% cheaper than Slovenia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Brazil?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around R$54,764 in Brazil for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

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 Slovenia and Brazil.

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Slovenia?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI BR
Population 2,101,208 217,240,060
Currency Euro (€) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Slovene Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 190