Moving to Brazil from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Brazil? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Brazil, you would find that Brazil is 27.0% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly R$465,000 in Brazil to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Brazil.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → R$465,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Brazil
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.6 times more
Groceries
pay 5.9% more
Transportation
pay 74.2% more
Housing
pay 1.0% more
Childcare
pay 25.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 69.9% more
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 5% more than cities in Vietnam.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Brazil.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in gdp per capita.
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
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Brazil leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil (2016), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hanoi | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Brasilia |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa Required
Brazil passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-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 Vietnam?
On average Brazil is around 27% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Brazil?
Budget about R$116,250 for 3 months in Brazil (based on a ₫1,900,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Brazil?
Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 24.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Brazil safe for expats?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Brazil is 19.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Brazil?
The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
