Socioeconomic Inequality
Once you’ve settled in, you will not help but notice the huge economic disparity and widespread poverty. This is probably the most disturbing and unpalatable aspect of life in Brazil as an expat. The country is regarded as financially strong, but the economic benefits are mostly enjoyed by a small percentage of the population. Slums and shanties aren’t hard to miss in the large cities, and the differences in lifestyle can seem obscene. Expats can live luxuriously, as labor is cheap and private health care is affordable, but this is not the case for most of the local population.