Currency
Brazilian real (BRL)
Welcome to the country page
Discover & understand Brazil
Your complete guide to relocating, travel, cost of living and finances in Brazil.
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Capital
Brasília
Official language
Portuguese
Climate
Tropical to subtropical
Time zone
UTC−3 (BRT)*
Dial code
+55
Population
approx. 215 million
Power plugs
Type N · 127/220 V
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Travel & Discover
Routes, sights, safety, best travel seasons & insider tips
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Visa types, residency, entry rules, bureaucracy guides & residence rights
Read moreLiving & Costs
Rent prices, grocery costs, health insurance, best neighborhoods & daily life
Read moreTaxes & Law
Tax system, company formation, bank accounts & finances
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Fresh weekly posts, reports & current developments in the country
Read moreBackground & lifestyle
Land, people & culture in Brazil
Vibe, samba & Carnival
Brazil is loud, warm and diverse: from Rio with Christ the Redeemer and Carnival to quieter coastal cities like Florianópolis. Sociability, football and music (samba, MPB, funk) shape daily life — pace and safety vary sharply by neighborhood and region.
Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0
Food & specialties
Feijoada (bean stew), churrasco from the grill, pão de queijo, açaí and fresh juice on every corner — Brazilian food is hearty and regional. The South is more meat- and grill-focused; the North/Northeast carry African and Amazonian influences.
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Geography & diversity
From the Amazon rainforest through the Cerrado around Brasília to the beaches of Rio and the South: Brazil is continental in scale. Climate and vegetation shift by region — plan flights instead of endless bus rides if you want to see multiple parts.
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