bob
@elcamino1965
American expat in Brazil
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American
Lives in sou francisco de itabuana
Speaks english
Registration: 29 April 2013
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Best cities for retirement in Brazil by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Brazil for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Brazil? Why ...
I have retired here in Brazil. It has been good. The people treat me well. The money exchange has been good. I've been here ten years. I am raising goats and chickens. Know one here speaks English. I speak some Portuguese. My wife is ... Read More
Americana moving to BR by miahpapaya
Hi. I currently reside in Austin, TX (I'm a US citizen). I visited Salvador, Bahia for a month in April to train capoeira (I am with a group in the US) and to learn about culture. I am going to Salvador again on August 10, and I have applied ...
I always fly with Delta. They let you bring two suitcases. Read More
The pet culture in Brazil by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Brazil just to make sure that their little ...
I brought my poodle from America and it worked out for me. He has since passed. Where I lived in the U.S. we did not have flees and ticks. In Brazil I have found that where I live they are a big problem. My dog had a constant problem. The ticks ... Read More
Holiday food in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello, End of year holidays around the world are such an exciting time of the year, with holiday food playing a big part of the traditions and celebrations. What are some traditions surrounding holiday meals in Brazil? Tell us about a few ...
Have you tried roasted goat? It is a favorite dish here for the holidays. Read More
Transfer large amount to Brazil by Marouane.Hamdi
Hello everyone, A friend a mine Just asking how to transfer a large amount of money(50 K $) from Saudi Arabia Bank to Brazil? BTW my friend was workig in KSA and he has Permanent residence in Brazil. Any tax required? Thanks
It could take more than a month to get use of the money. The exchange rate will be lower than if you were to use Visa withdrawals. With Visa you wont have to wait. Read More
We'll miss you James by Julien
Hi everyone, I am very sorry and sad to announce these sad news, but our expert James passed away in horrible circumstances. I haven't got all the details, I've heard he got murdered last week in Macae. I've lost a friend, a mentor, ...
I miss James too. It's to bad that the police didn't give us any answers. I smell a rat. Read More
Keeping in touch while living in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Brazil? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging and ...
I use Skype and messanger. Messanger is free. Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
If you used a visa card can you call visa and explain the problem? Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
This happens to me often. I just contact my bank and they refund my money. Then they do an investigation. I have had this happen at the bank of Brazil and Bradesco several times. It never did me any good to talk with the bank's here. Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
I've had the same problem that your having. I tried to figure out. I thought that when the armored car guards loaded the money into ATM that they did something that caused this problem. I know that is weird but the problem cleared after about ... Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
The strangest thing happened today. Two of my three debit cards started working today. Two weeks ago I could not get them to work at the Bank of Brazil or at Bradesco. I had called my bank in the US. They told me that the cards were not blocked. ... Read More
Cost of living in Brazil - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Brazil, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
My satalite TV is $156: My electricy is $100 to $300. My doctor is free. My specialist is $100. To license the car is $900. I spend about $1100 or more at the grocery store. The internet is $ 60. I can eat out for $ 15 to $ 75. The figures ... Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
I called the card issuer two or three times. No luck Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Thanks Mike. Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Try bredesco atm problems Read More