Brazil is a great place to visit and is becoming home for more and more foreign residents who fall in love with the country.Here are 10 reasons why people overseas decide to put down roots in this marvellous nation.
1. Brazilian Natural Beauty. Brazil has to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world.From the epic city skylines,incredible coastal regions,the wetlands,outback and rainforests, this country is blessed with incredible natural beauty and there is so much to see,so many amazing places to visit.
2. Brazilian people. People in Brazil are right up there as the warmest,friendliest,happiest people you could wish to meet.You can always have open and fun loving conversations on every street corner,in every shop,cafe,supermarket,bank,wherever you may be!
3.The food.The range and quality of Brazilian cuisine is undeniable.The variety of fruit and vegetables on offer is second to none,the soups,stews,bbq meats are amazing and if you like a tipple you can always lubricate the system with a few ice cold cervejas or a refreshing caiparinha!
4.Cultural Experience. If you have kids,they can jump right into the culture,make brazilian friends,learn a new language and broaden their life experience from a young age.
5 Free public healthcare.Free Health clinics are stationed in pretty much all small towns and villages and cities in Brazil,where you will be treated quickly with care and warmth and not need to pay a penny.
6. Cost of living. You can definitely go high end and blow your budget when fine dining in Brazil but the cost of food stuffs,accomodation,transport and day to living needs is quite a bit less, in dollar,euro terms,compared to the US or Europe.
7.Real Estate prices.Your money will definitely go considerably further when buying real estate in Brazil,especially in the cities for apartments and or if you are looking to buy a beach house.
8. Beach culture. Brazil is second to none in how the beach is celebrated and enjoyed.You can sit on your sun lounger,watch the world go by and be served hand on foot with all manner of beverages and food coming right to your doorstep.Not to forget the footvolley,music,beach fashion and stunning backdrops to savour.
9. Home Help. It’s very affordable to have a maid,cook,driver. This is a game changer in terms of quality of lifestyle for many working parents,business owners.The minimum salary is around 200 USD and home help is readily available so your domestic needs from food shopping to cooking to cleaning can be fully taken care of if you desire.
10. Lots of opportunity for business.The Brazilian market is very dynamic,flexible and wide open to new ideas,products and services.You can set yourself up with a minimal amount of capital to start a business and there is a greater potential for success should you have a winning formula.If you have a decent level of capital there are multiple investment options in real estate,development,buy to let properties etc
Brazil is a wonderful albeit challenging country to live in.You are guaranteed a colourful,memorable experience and one that you will cherish in your life journey.I certainly have!