Top expat cities

Brazil

Belo Horizonte

#5 Top 5 cities

A good option for people who want a major city with more manageable costs and strong local life, but a thinner expat support layer.

Country overview

Population

2 721 564

Year-round temperatures

Day: 21°C až 29°C

Night: 15°C až 20°C

Climate

A warm inland climate with more comfortable nights due to elevation and a longer drier season.

Distance to the sea

350 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Robbery, phone theft, vehicle crime and uneven neighborhood conditions require elevated caution, especially at night and on public transport.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

Minas Gerais has Brazil's largest number of rainy-season risk municipalities; heavy rain, floods and landslides can severely disrupt homes, roads and utilities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇵🇹Portuguese
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇩🇪Germans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality