General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Brasília |
| Country | Brazil |
| Currency | Brazilian real |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.5% |
| Gdp | $1.849 trillion |
| Size | 8,515,767 km2 |
| Population | 212,559,417 |
| Population density | 25.1/km2 |
| Kids per female | 1.73 |
| City population | 84.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 22∘C |
| Summer | 26∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Portuguese |
| Population able to read | 92.6% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.6% |
| Population able to speak english | 5.4% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 33.6 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 6.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | LATAM Brasil |
| Main airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $120/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 27.5% |
| Vat | 17% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $10000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 36.52/MBits |
| Tld | .br |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 70% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, Type B, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Mercado Livre |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Droga Raia |
| Drugstore | Drogasil |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 9/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football (soccer) |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Feijoada | A hearty stew made with black beans, pork, and beef | $10-$15 |
| Moqueca | A seafood stew made with fish, shrimp, and coconut milk | $15-$20 |
| Churrasco | Grilled meat, typically served with rice, beans, and farofa | $20-$30 |
| Acarajé | A deep-fried black-eyed pea fritter | $2-$3 |
| Pastel | A fried pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | $1-$2 |
| Coxinha | A deep-fried chicken croquette | $1-$2 |
| Brigadeiro | A chocolate truffle | $1-$2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Caipirinha | Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, lime, and sugar | $5-$7 |
| Batida | A blended fruit drink made with cachaça, fruit, and ice | $4-$6 |
| Guaraná | A carbonated soft drink made from the guaraná fruit | $2-$3 |
| Açaí | A thick, purple smoothie made from the açaí berry | $5-$7 |
| Mate | A traditional South American tea made from the leaves of the yerba mate plant | $3-$5 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Havaianas flip-flops | Colorful and comfortable rubber flip-flops | $20-$40 |
| Brazilian coffee | Rich and flavorful coffee beans | $10-$20 per pound |
| Caipirinha mix | A cocktail mix made with lime, sugar, and cachaça | $5-$10 |
| Carnival masks | Elaborate and colorful masks worn during Carnival | $20-$50 |
| Samba instruments | Traditional instruments used in samba music | $50-$100 |
| Soccer jerseys | Official jerseys of the Brazilian national soccer team | $50-$100 |
| Handcrafted jewelry | Unique and beautiful jewelry made from local materials | $20-$100 |
| Wood carvings | Intricate and detailed wood carvings depicting Brazilian scenes | $50-$200 |
| Hammocks | Colorful and comfortable hammocks perfect for relaxing | $50-$100 |
| Cachaça | A distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice | $20-$50 per bottle |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Carnival | February or March | A five-day festival with parades, costumes, and dancing |
| Ash Wednesday | February or March | The first day of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance |
| Good Friday | March or April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter Sunday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | September 7 | Commemorates Brazil’s independence from Portugal in 1822 |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | October 12 | Celebrates the patron saint of Brazil |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Celebrates all Christian saints |
| Republic Proclamation Day | November 15 | Commemorates the proclamation of the Brazilian Republic in 1889 |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Folha de S.Paulo |
| Online news | G1 |
| Tv | Rede Globo |
| Radio | Jovem Pan |