Find the latest articles on moving to Brazil, cost of living, residency, and practical guides for US citizens.
2025-08-11
“Is Brazil expensive?” It depends. Housing blows the budget in São Paulo and Rio; logistics can raise bills elsewhere. Here is where costs run hot and how locals soften the hit.
2025-07-15
Apartment or house in Brazil as a foreigner: CPF, deed, taxes, and how the right investment can support a permanent residence application.
2025-07-02
In four years Pix went from experiment to Brazil’s default way to pay. Here is the story, the tradeoffs, and practical shortcuts for travelers and US passport holders living or visiting short-term.
2025-06-16
From the ENEM exam to rental contracts, paid internships, and safety on public transport: how to start from scratch in Brazil without drowning in red tape.
2025-06-10
Going past the 90-day limit can get expensive: R$100 per day (capped at R$10,000), a possible re-entry block until you pay, and extra paperwork. Here is a practical path to regularize and come back without stress.