Moving to Brasil

Why don’t you try and live in Florianopolis or another developed city where expenses might be a bit more cheaper?

Overall budget wise I feel that it’s a decent amount

Easier flight to JFK for work...limited to delta because of benefits

2200 USD will not be enough imo especially with fees for a good school.

Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable have only 450usd left at the end each month with a family to look after. Birthdays, days out, sporting actives, holidays to spend time with your family should be taken into account.

When I have been to SP, I found it very expensive. More then Rio.

Hi Cal900:

Thank you for your opinion. Just to clarify:

My daughter is 6 months old so schooling is down the road.

Also in my budget I placed aside 1000 for schooling but my daughter, as I said, is only 6 months old so it will be a little while until she is ready to go to school. Family is also close and no need to have wife work if baby is at home and that 1000 can go somewhere else.

Also 1500 reais left over after all monthly expences are paid rounding I believe my budget a little higher then needs to be already  is a good amount for outings etc.

Wernerkenney wrote:

Hi Cal900:

Thank you for your opinion. Just to clarify:

My daughter is 6 months old so schooling is down the road.

Also in my budget I placed aside 1000 for schooling but my daughter, as I said, is only 6 months old so it will be a little while until she is ready to go to school. Family is also close and no need to have wife work if baby is at home and that 1000 can go somewhere else.

Also 1500 reais left over after all monthly expences are paid rounding I believe my budget a little higher then needs to be already  is a good amount for outings etc.

What are pre school and nanny costs like in SP? Your wife could work as well which would dramatically reduce the stress on you.

Anyway if you think you can do it, my advise is to try it. However the flights and time away from family is something nothing can prepare you for. I currently spend months away at a time and I hate it every single time.

I completely agree in regards to being away from family. I am doing it now for two weeks away and two weeks home....so used to it and not too bad.

Nanny costs not too sure but her family will be close by.

Thank you for the response. I agree on the rent aspect but found a nice 3 bedroom 4 bathroom house for 2500 in parque terceiro lago right near the Masanic park...seems nice will be checking it out.

lifestyle is very typical Brasilian...cook at home...normal meals...PBJ is soemthing we dont consume for example unless here in the States or I bring it from here...will be traveling every two weeks back and forth and can bring two big bags full of stuff.

Are there any other hidden costs in rentals...like insurance etc? Did you just do the deposit? Of what two months?