Top 10 Reasons why I love Brazil 🇧🇷 My Expat Life in Curitiba!

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In today's episode of "The Brazil Venture," I'm thrilled to share why I've fallen deeply in love with Brazil and why you might too. My journey begins in Curitiba, an oasis of tranquility and Brazil's eighth-largest city. Its mild climate, vibrant city life, and high standard of living set it apart from bustling metropolises like Rio and São Paulo.
Brazil's natural beauty is unmatched, from its biodiverse rainforests to stunning beaches, embodying the essence of this magnificent country. While discussing the healthcare system, I highlight the efficient, albeit regionally variable, services in the south, complemented by affordable private health insurance that enhances our quality of life.
Launching a business here has its challenges, especially without Portuguese proficiency. Yet, with the right support and my Brazilian husband's help, navigating entrepreneurship becomes rewarding. The Brazilian people, with their warmth and welcoming spirit, make every day enjoyable. This is a country rich in cultural diversity, reflected in its exquisite culinary scene that blends global influences with local flair.
Our transportation experiences, particularly with the luxurious bus system, offer a comfortable way to explore Brazil's vastness. The convenience of electronic payments countrywide and the leisure opportunities, like country clubs offering various amenities, significantly enrich our lifestyle here.
Lastly, the joy of watching movies in their original language at local cinemas provides a slice of global culture right here in Brazil. This journey has been incredible, and as we celebrate Carnival, I'm reminded of the vibrant spirit that makes Brazil so special. If you're as enchanted by Brazil's allure as I am, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for joining me today, and here's to many more adventures in this beautiful country!
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@erickallas7334 4 ай бұрын

I really liked the video! Good to hear you’re enjoying Brasil

@TheBrazilVenture 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Eric! I really do love it here!

@Donnie-Lee-Gringo 25 күн бұрын

Glad I stumbled onto this video and this channel tonight. I’m not sure why it hasn’t popped up before. I’m from USA married to a Brazilian man , we live in São Paulo. And I have lived in Germany as a young adult.

@TheBrazilVenture 24 күн бұрын

That sounds awesome! Well, welcome to the channel!

@ronaldopereira6070 3 ай бұрын

I have no doubt that you chose one of the best big cities in Brazil to live in. I'm from Curitiba and I know 13 state capitals in total, which are generally the biggest cities, and I wouldn't trade Curitiba for anything. Be very happy in Curitiba, capital of the beautiful state of Paraná.

@TheBrazilVenture 3 ай бұрын

I 100% agree :) It is beautiful here!

@edduworm Ай бұрын

Thanks for choosing my hometown to live. I've been away from my hometown for 12 years (since I got married). I hope someday I can come back and spend my last days in the place where I grew up and have so many lovely memories.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Aww, yeah, I do too! I just love it here!

@alexprestes6106 Ай бұрын

When we study the history of Curitiba and realize how much it offered to Brazil and the even to the world, we fall in love with these hard-working people. Nice video!

@TheBrazilVenture 29 күн бұрын

Well said! 100% agree!

@escherita Ай бұрын

Buses, Healthcare, people. Those all sound like important things to get right. Thanks!

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

100% agree!

@tedbourne9764 17 күн бұрын

I really like the fact that Corona is at a higher altitude and is cooler than many other cities. All the amenities of a big city, but not too big. Good international airport and easy hop to Northeast and also driving to Santa Catarina

@TheBrazilVenture 15 күн бұрын

I couldn't agree more. I also actually like the winter in Curitiba ;)

@aliciapimentel5228 4 ай бұрын

Great information!! Thank you!. ❤🌄

@TheBrazilVenture 4 ай бұрын

So nice of you! Thank you so much!😊

@cedricmalelamougani1780 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing

@TheBrazilVenture 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tedbourne9764 17 күн бұрын

Familiar with all of those places. Curitiba is a very good jumping off place. Will stay away from Florianopolis during the summer months. But there are times right before, and after summer that are advantageous. I have a nephew who lives in Florida and a brother-in-law who has a summer apartment in Camboriu .

@TheBrazilVenture 15 күн бұрын

Yeah, Florianopolis and Camboriu are pretty nice as well!

@WeGetWildTV Ай бұрын

Love these videos. I will be in Sao Paolo in 2 months!

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Awesome! I love Sao Paulo. It's definitely wild!

@braziliantsar Ай бұрын

Curitiba is indeed the nicest city in the country, been there a few years ago. I live in Rio de Janeiro, on the rural area. Lived on the Metropolitan Region II (east of Guanabara Bay) for most of my life, and urban life here is hell. The rural side is nice, but the mountainous region (serra) also has some nice cities like Petrópolis, but it's a rare exception.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

It's great to hear your perspective on living in different parts of Brazil! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Curitiba and Petrópolis!

@justbelit 24 күн бұрын

wish you added clips of what you were speaking about for e.g the restaurants food transport etc

@TheBrazilVenture 24 күн бұрын

I agree! I’ll work on that. Thanks for your feedback!

@LuisRodriguez-tm1ld Ай бұрын

Went to Brazil once and made a huge mistake on only going to São Paulo and Rio . Can’t wait to go back and go to the south

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing trip! Visiting the south of Brazil will definitely add a new perspective to your experience.

@RoseTeixeiraMRMT Ай бұрын

The best places are out of this 2 cities.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

I agree :)

@doro7151 4 ай бұрын

❤🎉😊

@TheBrazilVenture 4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@tedbourne9764 17 күн бұрын

Moving to Curitiba this January. You confirmed everything I already knew. Cost of living is VERY reasonable. Looking forward to retirement. What part of Curitiba are you? Looking are Batel, Bigorrilho or Cabral. (or Ahu or Agua Verge) Mercado Municipal is one of my favorite places...or...and Parque Barigui!!

@TheBrazilVenture 17 күн бұрын

That's awesome. I'm sure you love it. I live in Centro, but very near Batel and Bigorrilho. 100% recommend those areas!

@FernandoNagib 17 күн бұрын

I think Curitiba is the best city to live in Brazil other than Florianópolis. I'm from Florianópolis but I lived in Curitiba for 5 years. I worked at UFPR in Centro and lived in Cabral at an apartment for a while. Cabral and juveve are great neighborhoods near Centro. But my best experience was moving a bit out of downtown and renting a great "casa em condomínio ", a house in a gated community where you can enjoy more space and comfort without compromising in safety

@TheBrazilVenture 17 күн бұрын

I agree. For me the decision was also between Curitiba, Florianópolis and Balneário Camboriú - I'm super happy I've chosen Curitiba!

@FernandoNagib 17 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture Curitiba as the larger city is better in many ways and I think is the best place to operate a bussiness from but I missed the ocean living there. The moutains are lovely though

@TheBrazilVenture 15 күн бұрын

Definitely! I do miss the ocean a lot here, luckily it's not that far away ^^

@user-nj5cr4mo5d Ай бұрын

Great video. We're moving from Adelaide, Australia to Cascavel, PR later this month. Who is the bank that you mention that communicate with you in English?

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I’ve never been there, but it’s near to Foz, which I love! I would ask around if the bank of your choice can provide an English speaking manager for you! I’m at Bradesco and I’m really happy with their service!

@user-nj5cr4mo5d Ай бұрын

Thanks

@bartomalatesta5652 Ай бұрын

I miss Curitiba, not the weather though!

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Hahaha, honestly, I actually like the weather here. It's not sooooo hot all the time ;)

@bullsmj23n Ай бұрын

I’m from the United States, 33 and retiring in about 7 years. But in the meantime I’m looking into buying a condo in Batel. One of the biggest issue I foresee right now is health insurance, my wife is Brasilian but we both won’t be working. What does something like this cost? What area are you living in? I haven’t visited in a couple of years but have been about 6 times. How was the citizenship process for yourself?

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Batel is awesome. I would also look into Bigorrilho. It's very nice! I live between Centro, Batel and Bigorrilho and I love it. SUS works great here and private health insurances are really affordable. I'm not a citizen, but I have a permanent residency.

@moreto62 Ай бұрын

I have condo 127m2 with 2 parking spaces . Its on the border of Bigorilho and Batel and i am considering selling soon .

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Super cool!

@moreto62 Ай бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture private health insuranse for me 55 years old i.. i pay around 380-400$ per month

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Yes. Prices vary a lot. I pay significantly less and SUS a a great (and free) option.

@hbbstn 23 күн бұрын

Curitiba was the only place I got robbed in Brazil. However, thieves are unique. He took my wallet, took the money, then returned it to me with all my IDs and credit cards, and said thank you have a good day.

@TheBrazilVenture 23 күн бұрын

Yeah, it can happen everywhere, for sure! A very polite robber, though 😅

@Kristoferwitha_k 3 ай бұрын

Lol i love it too but its funny. My gf hates it and wants to leave and she is brazilian

@TheBrazilVenture 3 ай бұрын

I don’t understand why! I really enjoy living in Brazil

@Kristoferwitha_k 3 ай бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture she says its dangerous

@TheBrazilVenture 3 ай бұрын

@@Kristoferwitha_k I mean, she's not wrong, but that also depends on where you are in Brazil, right. The south is somewhat chill!

@Kristoferwitha_k 3 ай бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture in Vitoria

@TheBrazilVenture 3 ай бұрын

@@Kristoferwitha_k I've never been. Is it nice there?

@rafae5902 Ай бұрын

Do you work remotely to the USA?

@TheBrazilVenture 29 күн бұрын

I work online and have clients from all over the world, but yeah, most of my clients come from the US.

@UnicornMeat512 29 күн бұрын

Im told that it is pretty unsafe in brazil. What are your thoughts on that?

@TheBrazilVenture 29 күн бұрын

That depends on where you are. Here in the south, it's pretty safe :)

@UnicornMeat512 29 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture thank you. Maybe I won't write brasil off completely

@TheBrazilVenture 29 күн бұрын

@UnicornMeat512 I wouldn’t! It’s a lovely and vast country!

@TravelStyle50 9 күн бұрын

Brazil have many safe cities..not only in the South. All depends where you can afford to live. Brasilia is the Capital of Brazil and it’s one of the best places, great Doctors, shopping, supermarkets, restaurants.

@TheBrazilVenture 8 күн бұрын

I agree!

@gmelendez2524 12 күн бұрын

it is a trend in europe to see the cinema dubbed in their home language? or just in germany? cuz i hate dubbed films tbh.

@TheBrazilVenture 12 күн бұрын

Me too! It super common in Germany

@gmelendez2524 12 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture btw, do u also think that gay people here in brazil are more "protected" and respected than EU/Germany??

@TheBrazilVenture 12 күн бұрын

Hmm, that's a tough question. Legally there's a lot of protection in Brazil and gay life in the cities is awesome, but I do think being LGBTQ+ in smaller communities ist still very hard. then again, that's hard in most countries (including Germany)

@Hmg989 6 күн бұрын

Thanks!! I wish you and husband the best!! I ask you kindly ;would you recommend a girl or a woman alone to live in Brazil and forever? Is it easy to find a steady job of any kind I mean always legal and serious for a girl or a woman alone? Are the food and the drinks well controlled so good quality and well kept? Does life cost a lot? Is life Hpw is minimum wage? Is it dangerous for a woman alone? Are Brazilians very friendly to every foreigners from all over the world? Can we keep working with our european bank or must we open a bank account in Brazil? Thanks!!

@TheBrazilVenture 6 күн бұрын

I really don't know. For me, it's been great. I continue to use one European bank, but I've mostly switched to Bradesco here in Brazil. And yes, Brazilians in general are very friendly!

@Hmg989 6 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture thanks!! Again best wishes!!Keep uploading Ur useful videos!!

@TheBrazilVenture 4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I will!

@Hmg989 4 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture 👍💙💙

@delroywilson9588 Ай бұрын

I love Brazil, too, but I must admit I consider the food a downside. It's basic and monotonous.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

It's definitely 'soul food' lots of fat, salt, sugar, etc. Personally, I like it ^^

@delroywilson9588 Ай бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture It's not because it's fatty, salty, or sweet that I don't love it. I like spices, herbs, and aromatics, which are all nearly absent in Brazilian cuisine. There's a certain bland doughy texture that they like, too, in coxinha and pao de queijo. When they do get fancy, it means giant squiggles of mayo. That said, I do like luncheonettes for their vibe and unpretentiousness. There's something democratic about them that's been lost in much of the west.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

I 100% agree! I do miss herbs and aromatics sometimes too. At the same time, because Brazil is such a melting pot of cultures, you always have the option to go to an Arab, Asian, Indian or European restaurant. Plus, churrasco is king ;)

@delroywilson9588 Ай бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture I honestly don't find the food all that varied. But, yeah, when I'm in Sao Paulo, I eat a lot of Indian food. When/if I ever live there, I'll make sure I have a great kitchen (and air-condition).

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

That's cool! Indian food is delicious. Hope you get that dream kitchen :)

@RandomNPC001 4 күн бұрын

Healthcare is not free in Brazil! Brazil has 220 million people and only 39 million people pay taxes (some of the highest in the world) while more than 115 million people use the "free healthcare" paid for by the few.

@TheBrazilVenture 4 күн бұрын

So, what you’re saying is that for those people who need free healthcare, healthcare is free? Sounds pretty good to me!

@RandomNPC001 4 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture I have no problem with helping those who need help, but to keep taxing the little remaining middle class into nothing will eventually break the system, this is not sustainable. Also how are the few responsible for the many?! How about a place where people actually take care of themselves as opposed to charging a few people with the care and well being of the many?! Not trying to sound like a horrible cold person, but again this is not feasible on the long term.

@RandomNPC001 4 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture Capitalism has problems (mass greed) but socialism has a whole lot more problems and ends up with everybody in bread lines!

@RandomNPC001 4 күн бұрын

@@TheBrazilVenture Hey KZfaq, what part of my reply was offensive that you had to delete it?! What bias are you using to decide what you delete and what you keep?!

@TheBrazilVenture 4 күн бұрын

That's how a society works, the strong take care of the weak, right? I'd consider myself a capitalist, but I do think capitalism needs these social aspects to work well. I like the healthcare system here (even though it has its flaws, of course)

@eddiesantos4978 7 күн бұрын

You're immigrant, not 'expat'. Welcome, anyway.

@TheBrazilVenture 7 күн бұрын

No, for now I’m an Expat, trust me 😂

@BCFC1875Cruzeiro Ай бұрын

Maybe you like Curitiba because you are German? And Curitiba is the best city in Brasil because it is home to the Europeans, especially Germans. So you have basically moved from Germany to Germany 😂😂😂 congratulations.. I guess that was difficult 😂.

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Actually, historically more east European immigrants settled here. So, no definitely not like Germany here 😂

@EduardoTorres-ik7tx Ай бұрын

Entendedores entenderão 🤔

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

😊👍

@leonardpugli5686 Ай бұрын

It’s Curitiba bro, not somewhere in Santa Catarina or Paraguay..

@TheBrazilVenture Ай бұрын

Exactly 😊👍

@hbbstn 23 күн бұрын

Curitiba is overhyped and far from a world class city.

@TheBrazilVenture 23 күн бұрын

Really? I have the feeling Curitiba has no hype at all, but it definitely should have. I love the city 😅

@algrummt1144 13 күн бұрын

lol I’m sure you must live in an amazing city, that started recycling before people even knew what that meant, with more green area and parks percapta than any city in the world, with now old but yet revolutionary transportation system, with free health care clinics every 2 miles from you, with first and most beautiful walking street downtown…….please tell me where you live because I wanna move there, and , I live in Maui Hawaii…. So I’m just curious

@TheBrazilVenture 12 күн бұрын

I live in Centro, near Batel and Bigorrilho. Those are pretty nice neighborhoods :)