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Originally Posted by slapass
I just moved to Brazil. The cost of living here is killer. If you want to live in a ditch and eat rice, it is real cheap. But if you want to live like an american, it is off the hook crazy expensive. I had no idea the developed world was cheaper to live in.
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Perhaps Brazil wasn't the best choice
Then again I suppose it completely depends on your lifestyle
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Originally Posted by slapass
Some stuff is super cheap but the stuff a guy really wants it spendy. All eletronics are double or more then the states. Cars are double or triple and being from somewhere else. It is not a good idea to have a flashy car.
But my 40 hour a week maid is $300/month or so. The absolute best apts in the country are about $500k.
Killed or kidnapped could happen at any time I suppose. I have alm ost never felt threatened here so ... who knows.
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What about Asia? I know that's a lot cheaper than Brazil, countries like Thailand etc