This is a fascinating topic! I’m Brazilian and have been living in Europe for nearly 15 years (13 years in England and now in Sweden). My wife is Swedish, and she loves Brazil. We've given a lot of thought to life in general, and we believe that Brazil offers much more happiness than Sweden, especially considering the incredible weather (which, unfortunately, is often terrible here in Sweden). However, the one thing that makes us hesitant about moving to Brazil is the crime rate. I know that many smaller cities, particularly in the southern part of Brazil, are quite safe and well-developed. But we are drawn to the Northeast-specifically Natal or João Pessoa-because of the beautiful beaches, warm and welcoming people, and rich culture. The challenge is that Northeastern Brazil faces several issues, such as poor infrastructure, higher crime rates, fewer job opportunities, and a weaker healthcare system compared to other parts of the country. So, we find ourselves weighing the choice between staying in Sweden, where life is stable but not as fulfilling, or taking a chance on moving to Brazil and seeing how things turn out.
My children and I first moved back to Brazil during the pandemics. We were in Itacare Bahia for a year and then came to Sao Paulo. We loved both. We went back to the Caribbean and are back in SP now. Overall our lives are great here
O problema do brasileiro é que somos PÉSSIMOS em promover o país para estrangeiros, então todos acham que isso aqui é um imenso Rio de Janeiro e o resto é só mato (Floresta Amazônica). O Rio é bom para os turistas que ficam uma semana na cidade, na zona sul, e depois vão embora. Aquela cidade chegou num ponto de não retorno. É insalubre viver lá, assim como é em Detroit e Oakland, por exemplo. O interior do Brasil, onde eu moro, é extremamente pacífico, nunca fui assaltado e me sinto bastante seguro, mas isso as redes de TV não mostram.
Para dizer a verdade, cheguei a conclusão que ser péssimo em propaganda é bom. A propaganda é seguida por aumento de custo de vida e especulação imobiliária. Isso quando não começam a vir os "mohamed" querendo impor sua forma de vida, fazer merda como estão fazendo na Europa. Já temos problemas o suficiente.
Some fellow Brazilians says "don't come to Brazil" because they always think 'the grass is greener' on the other side and don't realize how amazing and blessed they are to live in a country like Brazil, despite all of its flaws (and there are some). I'm Brazilian and i absolutely love my country! Welcome to Brazil!
For those lifestyle beachcomber greenhorns fresh out of the boat dreaming of a beachfront property… Beware of coastline development on unspoiled beachfronts. While laws might not prevent outright ownership ( free and clear ) , it prevents you from building if the area is not thickly settled. Specially if there is native vegetation . The Federal Government is using prosecutorial powers to go after three illegal settlements through the MPF. There are a few cases under docket already. A sand beach, mangroves , and a setback with brush vegetation should be a tell tale sign. There were reported environmental disasters on these rich folk enclaves where properties adjacent to hills were landslide ( Sao Sebastião , SP as a prime example ). There are plenty inescrupulous Real Estate Brokers who can gang up with notaries and validate illegal dream real estate developments . In seeking coastline regions, settle only for thickly developed and grantfathered development rights.
Thanks so much for your video! I am Italian, married to a Brazilian, and we’ve been living in Scotland for nine years. We have a little daughter and can totally relate to the way you say you felt in Ireland. We are also considering moving to the state of SP, so I’ll definitely keep watching your videos for tips and info :) Who knows one day we might meet there! Take care and enjoy Brazil 🇧🇷
Thanks you so much! I Wish u all the best! I ask you a thing for my coysin; If a girl or a woman would like to live in Brazil forever and She is alone,no support there would you encourage her more to come or not? As you told It depends so I ve told you well her situation thanks,safe condominiums where can be found?, are the means of teansport good nd safe? The food Is genuine?,Is It easy for a girl or a woman to find a steady job in Brazil? I mean every kind of job? The salaries are generally lower than in Europe? And the lifecosting high? Thanks!
Olá respondendo a sua pergunta. A segurança depende de cada cidade , há cidades mais ou menos seguras .Moro em uma cidade de 600mil habitantes no interior do Estados de Minas gerais muito segura. Sobre o salários vai depender de sua formação profissional , mas vc como falante do Inglês já possui uma vantagem , além de poder trabalhar até mesmo de casa , criando um curso de inglês ou trabalhando On LINE . Os estados de Minas Gerais , Espírito Santo Santa Catarina , Mato Grosso , Goiás Paraná , Rio Grande do Sul , são bem seguros . Venha a turismo passar uma temporada para conhecer e quem sabe
I've heard that brazil is better socially. But not economically. So it's all about priorities. A lot of people prefer to be socially happy. Once they realize money doesn't necessarily give them the fulfillment they need.
there is plenty of opportunities here. Much of what you see on the internationl media about Brazil is some sort of crooked reality to allign with that country's vision for Brazil. If you are getting your information about us from US media, or EU media, you'll probably have a painted picture exclusively of poverty and corruption. But it's not that bad at all, like they are selling it to you. Many people live good lives here, and there is much more to that "social" aspect than it meets the eye. It's not simply about getting along and being cheerful, etc... It's about the culture of friendship, aid, and care.
I live in the netherlands , my wife is from Salvador Bahia , my wife arranged my rights in Brazil being married . Might look for holiday house .No permanent stay , just few months or less. 5:28
Thousands of Europeans have moved to southern Brazil in recent years, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2o6EMSHuVPQ.htmlsi=ROme-TlCc9JMkwMP generally to Santa Catarina. There are places in Brazil that are safer than Paris, Rome, Berlin, etc.
Well, being a Norwegian that was born in Brazil and partially raised in Brazil and in Norway, I went to work in Rio in 2013, but left in 2015. Brazil has become a dangerous country to live in, and is terribly bureaucratic with very high import taxes that seriously affect businesses. Furniture, home electrical appliances, some electronic products and vehicles are all made in Brazil and are of very low quality. With the current communist regime in Brazil, the situation there has got much worse, especially when it comes to censorship and freedom of speech. Although I also have the Brazilian citizenship, I have no plans to return to Brazil, not even for a visit, and definitely not under the communist regime there. Norway is a cold country, but it is much safer to be here.
I know a lot of people who made millions in Brazil with property and in the hospitality industry, specially in the northeast where tourism really goes up a level. It really depends on the individual.
Anyone who has to wait months and years for surgery and appointments in Canada's "free" health care system, will appreciate how good and efficient a two-tier system really is...
I’m from California, worked as a CT tech in a Regional Trauma Center. Me and my wife are in our late 50s. Living in São Paulo. We pay for private Healthcare through Prevent Senior for 1/3 the cost we would pay for an HMO in California, but you don’t get three times better care in the US. I’m impressed with the delivery of care through Prevent Senior. I’m impressed with the facilities. I’m in love with the doctors. Far more empathetic than counterparts in the US. Wait times for routine exams can take 1 or 2 months, but if you plan ahead it’s no big deal. Now I can’t speak for the rest of the country.
Brazil has the best HIV treatment in the world, as well as one of the best heart and heart transplant treatments, as well as exemplary cancer treatment. And all free.
I am from pakistan and lives in brazil brazilian peoles are very nice and freindly and weather is also very nice .i love minas gerais i think it is just heaven on earth.
Hey Rebecca! Usually, mostly Brazilians that never left the county would complain about sus. I've already lived in America and now Australia for yeas as a Brazilian I'd say Brazil is great in many aspects but lack in others hence why lots of Brazilians try to go abroad when they can. Seeing those videos lately and making me appreciate every day a little bit more this place we cal home. I wish you guys have the best life there. Very cute the video with the boys trying Brazilian snacks. Keep it up!
Hi, how are you? My name is Lashgar, and I am also thinking about living in Brazil. It is a wonderful country and you will find a variety of nationalities from the world.
Hey Rebecca, thanks for the video! Would absolutely love an update on visa processes and stuff like that if you have any. I'm a single Irish man with no wife/kids so it may be slightly different but I don't see any other Irish people making the same type of videos!
My great grandfather was a Scot came two hundred years ago married another inmigrant , never got back our family could live anywhere, but we like it here.
Hi Rebecca, I'm Irish as well and planning to move to Brazil for family reasons, my son was born and lives there with his Mam. Would be interested to know more about some of things you mentioned in the video like the visa process before and after you arrived there? How long was the process of setting up accounts/ID/paperwork before you got settled? And how is it now for you after more than a year of living there? Would you have any advice for a new mover? Thanks, appreciate your video!
My wife and daughter are both Brazilian. I married my wife in Brazil and we stayed there as a married couple for 7 years. We left during COVID because things were falling apart there. But now we think aout going back. We miss it a lot. My question for you is: what do you guys do for work? How do you make a living to afford to live there? I have been looking for ways to make money from the outside of Brazil while still living in Brazil but have a hard time. Thanks!
Be local, enterprise local. There are a lot on unment opportunities if you do your own homework. I mean, given the import duties , there is plenty out there you can make that will cost an arm and a leg to be imported outright. I can go on and on. Just make sure you research the addressable market, do your field research , start on a small scale. And stay in a geographic area with a decent customer base with decent mean disposable income , which means , no beach towns , no far back in the woods. Every day I stumble upon a lack of this and that, every day I figured why it might not work.
Existem diversas formas de ganhar dinheiro no Brasil , se for empreendedor por atuar em diversos ramos ,, comércio , transporte , compra e venda de imóveis ou veículos prestação de serviço , seguros ou se tiver uma reserva , pode viver dos juros do rendimento.
does anyone know if being married to a brazilian allows me to do the resicence process in brazil without having to come back to the uk? or if I must do it before traveling to brazil?
You don’t need to go back if you are married but it’s sometimes a lot easier in your country (Uk) than in Brazil. The bureaucracy in Brazil can take forever. You can get Brazilian citizenship if you live in the country for, at least, 4 years under residence authorization for an indefinite term (permanent residency). But if you are married to a Brazilian citizen or have Brazilian offspring, then the 4 years fall for 1 year living in the country with permanent residency. Also, if you are from a Portuguese-speaking country, the time might fall to 1 year too.
