StarkHorizon
Trinidadian expat in Brazil
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Trinidadian
Registration: 05 September 2023
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Regional Cost of Living Survey by bepmoht
A quick regional cost of living survey. My wife and I just finished two rather large (Bacon/cheese/burgers) on a bulky roll. Included veggies, tomato, lettuce, corn). Big chunks of Bacon probably 1/4 lbs worth. French fries included, I’d say ...
You can get two bacon cheeseburgers with nuggets, cheese fries with bacon bits and onion rings for 45 reais out in the interior of São Paulo. Free delivery too. Read More
buying a cheap house or cheap land in Brazil by people.partysa
hi, I understand many things about brazil, tell me about buying a cheap house or cheap land which can be around 10 000 to 20 000 Brazilian money, can you get such houses or land to build, if not how much a cheap house can it cost?
There are places out in the interior of São Paulo where you can buy decent two bedroom apartments for 110-135 K reais. Sure there's a condo fee each month, but the security and gas and water and rules for residents definitely make that a ... Read More
Portuguese language certificate by alirkhorshid
Hello Everyone,I want to apply for the naturalization process and I need to present a valid Portuguese language certificate.I know an institution that started operating since the coronavirus pandemic. This institute conducts classes online and ...
I did mine with Instituto ITESA. They are accredited and the PolÃcia Federal accepts their certificate of Proficiency in the Portuguese Language. Read More
The "gringo things you do"........... by GuestPoster376
Mine........tipping, or, in her words, I'm always over tipping wait staff.We all know that 10% is automatically added into the restaurant/bar bill as a "wage subsidy" IMHO.......but Brasilians consider it an actual tip function. I don't.When we got ...
My wife always insists that I overdress because I refuse to leave the house without at least a black polo, a pair of jeans and shoes on. She says that I should just wear shorts, a t-shirt and Havaianas. She also says that I wear too much black, and ... Read More
Change of pace by Canforbra
Me and my wife had a disagreement today. She wants to move to Portugal now, after all the work and effort I put into immigrating to brazil. She hates her job, which pays well and hates the city. I hate the city as well.I suggested we start a ...
If you like the slow life, the interior of São Paulo (MarÃlia region) might be calling your name. Lots of horses and farms and cows out here, but not so rural that you don't have access to goods and services. Plus things here are way ... Read More
Brazilian bank account for expats by Kurterino
I’ve done a search on the topic and was surprised that nothing turned up, so here’s the question: which bank do you recommend for an expat? Meaning it should be easy and cheap to transfer money from a foreign bank account to it, equally ...
It was pretty simple to open an account with Bradesco. Nubank was also similarly easy. Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2023 by Pablo888
Not sure whether there is thread on this as there should be a lot to say about that...For expats who are deciding to move, there are several considerations:Rent vs buyExpensesIncome and how to treat thoseWhat to keep in reserve for emergenciesAnd ...
@Kat2202The rates definitely climb quite a bit with age depending on the coverage band you select. I'm in my early 30s, so that's why the rate is that low, for now. Gonna have to shell out more eventually. Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2023 by Pablo888
Not sure whether there is thread on this as there should be a lot to say about that...For expats who are deciding to move, there are several considerations:Rent vs buyExpensesIncome and how to treat thoseWhat to keep in reserve for emergenciesAnd ...
@expat5000I go out every day. The groceries getting delivered is mostly a once a month general thing, but I still go to the local supermarket for various things almost every day of the week. The restaurants have gotten used to my regular orders. I ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2023 by Pablo888
Not sure whether there is thread on this as there should be a lot to say about that...For expats who are deciding to move, there are several considerations:Rent vs buyExpensesIncome and how to treat thoseWhat to keep in reserve for emergenciesAnd ...
  @StarkHorizonYet another poster NOT mentioning where they live.1000k a month ?? Where in Gods green earth is this place? A simple condo in pinheiros/Sao Paulo where I was with a brazilian for awahile was 5000k a month and was not ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil 2023 by Pablo888
Not sure whether there is thread on this as there should be a lot to say about that...For expats who are deciding to move, there are several considerations:Rent vs buyExpensesIncome and how to treat thoseWhat to keep in reserve for emergenciesAnd ...
Location is key when it comes to discerning prices. Can you live on ~1000 USD a month? Sure! Will you be willing to live in a place where you can, and live a lifestyle in accordance with that budget? Well, that's the million dollar question. It's ... Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
My name is Timothy, I'm a Trinidadian that moved to Brazil after getting married to a Brazilian woman that I met via a mutual interest group. We're currently residing in the interior of SP. It's definitely been quite the change, but Brazil is ... Read More