Brazil Ranks 5th Best Country for Foreigners to Live In
Brazil ranks 5th in the InterNations 2026 expat survey, its first top-five finish, but working abroad ranks 24th. The post Brazil Ranks 5th Best Country for Foreigners to Live In appeared first on The Rio Times .
Brazil has been ranked 5th out of 31 destinations for expats to live in, according to the 2026 Expat Insider survey conducted by InterNations. This marks an improvement from its ranking of 15th in 2025. The survey gathered responses from 7,786 expats across 162 nationalities, though the findings should be considered with the understanding that it is a self-selected member survey and not a representative sample.
Panama topped the overall ranking for the third consecutive year, while Brazil and Mexico ranked 5th and 3rd respectively among Latin American destinations. However, Brazil's performance was notably lower in the Working Abroad sub-index, where it ranked 24th. This lower ranking was primarily due to Brazil's poor performance in salary and job security, which dragged its working abroad score down.
Despite this, Brazil scored highly in happiness, ease of settling in, local friendliness, and culture, with expats praising the warmth of the people and vibrant culture. The survey is conducted annually and covers various indices including Working Abroad, Personal Finance, Quality of Life, Expat Essentials, and Ease of Settling In.
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