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vigneshiMember29 July 2012 00:54:03

Hi,
I am Vignesh from India, planning to move to Brazil in a place called Sao Carlos(I heard it is nearby Sao Paulo). I will be here on an assignment for 2 years, so have got lots of questions on the same.
Can you please guide me ?
-What is the cost of living/average expense for a single person ?
-What about the safety issues in Sao Carlos, is it reliable ?
-I am pure vegetarian and an Indian, what are the chances of getting Indian spices and other items in the general stores nearby Sao Carlos ?
-My company wont be paying for accommodation, so I have to manage myself, what is the range for rental on accommodation for 1 person ?
-I heard that tax is around 27.5% in Brazil,so what are the various options for tax deduction ?
-I heard Sao Carlos is renowned for education and there are good universities around, I am intended to do part time MBA during my stay in Brazil; what are the fee structure and recommended universities ?

Can any of you please advice on my above queries ?
Thanks in advance.

James ViP

Member since 20 June 2010

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JamesViP29 July 2012 01:05:50

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If you read the postings (links below) this should give you most of the information you need to know.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=107384 https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=137716 https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=155142

You will find most of the spices and seasonings you will ever need at the Central Market. You won't have to go hungry.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog

Neelesh Member

Member since 31 March 2013

NeeleshMember31 March 2013 19:50:14

Hi Vignesh ,

I hope you are doing good in Brazil . I thought that I should take your opinion about your stay

I have a business trip planned for sao carlos even it could be extended for a long term so it would be great help if you can share your experience about your with me.

Thanks
Neelesh

vigneshi Member

Member since 29 July 2012

vigneshiMember06 April 2013 21:36:46

Hi Neelesh,
It is a nice place calm & pleasant without any pollution or traffic
You wont get the feel of anything super sophisticated or posh, but the overall experience will be good staying here.

Regarding to Indian spices and other items, we do get most of them but certainly way costlier than India.

Let me know if you come here.

Best Regards,
Vignesh

Clemi New member

Member since 28 January 2010

ClemiNew member21 April 2015 09:13:36

Hi !
do you still live in Sao Carlos ?

Clémence

Balaji27 Member

Member since 27 March 2015

Balaji27Member25 May 2015 16:59:31

Hello vignesh,

still u r at sao carlos? how is the city?

Whats the rent with 1 Bed room apts/flats ?

Clemi New member

Member since 28 January 2010

ClemiNew member26 May 2015 13:46:38

Hi Balaji !
i will be in Sao Carlos in july. I've found a 1 bedroom flat for 870 reais (+300 reais for "condomio").
If you have any information about the city, let me know

Clémence

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP27 May 2015 10:19:39

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@ Balaji27 and Clemi > Just to inform you that you have posted on a very old topic here.

If you are actually looking for some information, i suggest that you open your own topic on the Brazil forum.

Thanks

Priscilla

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