Moving to Brazil

[Meagan]

I am very interested in moving to Brazil. Does anyone have any hints, tips etc that could help me out? I have no idea how to go about it and am interested in finding work there...any suggestions would be great!

[Gerard]

Hi Meagan,

my name is Gerard and I am from the states originaly. I have been living in Fortaleza since 2000. Moving to another country is a big decision and Brazil is a big country which means you have more choices than you might have in a smaller country.. For example where you choose to live here.

Your question mentions working here and the better places to do that are in the south. Rio, S Paulo and probably anywhere but the northeast where I live.

In the northeast we have a wonderful climate and great beaches....

Going back to the work issue. It is very difficult to make a living here and a lot of us gringos come here full of confidence and ideas and find out that is more difficult than they thought.

I was semi-retired when I got here and have a small income coming in from the US. But having a child the dollar falling and inflation all happening at the same time can make you wish at times you were back in your own country!

I don't know what your financial situation is or how long you would be able to travel around before you seriously needed a job but I would suggest touring the country a bit before you decide where you want to give it a shot.

A lot of foreigners teach English and some open small hotels in tourist destinations.. Others buy and sell properties!

I might ad that making a living is all relative to what your needs are!

The cost of living here is a lot less than Europe and North America...

I hope all this helps!

Good Luck and let us know what you decide and how you are making out from time to time!

Abraço

Gerard

[Kosey]

I´m interested in your question since i already live here in Brasil. I´m in Vila Historica, between Paraty and Angra Dos Reis. I´m interested to see what answers you get.

[gillispy456]

I think you need to take advice with your friend that live in Brazil. Select goods you want to bring with you to Brazil and goods you want to leave on the spot, to a friend or in a storage unit.It might be more advantageous to buy goods in Brazil instead of bringing these goods with you.

[Alazulf]

Hey Meagan- I couldn't suggest more that moving to south america is a smart move. There are so many amazing things that you can do here (I live in Buenos Aires).

[trung277]

Look for a job BEFORE you come to Brazil. Its an uphill battle for non-Brazilians to get a job here. Most come thinking they can and end up going back after 6 months when their tourist visa expires.
Its very expensive for a company to sponsor someone for a work visa. And as said, Brazilians have first chance at all jobs. Its not as cheap to live here at people think, and you need something solid before you come.
If you don't know anyone in Brazil you have almost a zero chance of making it. Friends and relatives help a lot as jobs come that way, not by headhunters and recruiting. Find a job in Brazil is a LOT different than in the US or UK.
Good luck, but look before coming...