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Brazil · South America · Population 12,400,232 · America/Sao_Paulo

São Paulo in Brazil (South America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1512 incl. rent, a safety index of 30.2/100, an average annual temperature of 19.5°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1512incl. rent · est. range

$1285 – $1814

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

30.2/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

19.5°C avg/yr

1253mm · 3261h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

104Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

23.8µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital-nomad visa (VITEM XIV, since 2022)

Source: Brazil snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in São Paulo?

São Paulo has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1512 including rent (range $1285–$1814), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is São Paulo safe?

São Paulo scores 30.2/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Brazil?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Brazil. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in São Paulo?

Median fixed broadband download is about 104 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Brazil

Brazil: GDP per capita ~$10,713 (World Bank), HDI 0.76, Global Peace Index rank #88 (IEP 2024). Open Brazil country page →

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