Retire here for $500 per month

[@adventurefreaksss]

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[@dennishassler605]

Excellent interview and perspectives! I, too, love Brazil and have been in Mexico a lot as well. I've had so many amazing Brazilian friends!!! This interview confirms what I've learned that it's economical in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, etc. I did notice that Mexico (Puerto Vallarta, etc.) is actually a bit more expensive than other places in Brazil, etc., so given my wife is Brazilian I might go there. One of the best times I had was the time I spent in Salvador, Bahia!!!! Enjoy!!!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you Dennis!

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

I live in Sao Paulo now, but have stayed in Florianopolis and Foz fo Iguacu. I too get about $1400 social security benefits from USA at age 65. I pay my in-laws $100 a month for the small "in-law" apartment for the time being, before my Brazilian spouse to be and I find a larger place maybe in another city. I too get 4 medications that were prescriptions in the USA, but here are not presciptions here in Brazil. At the pharmacy I pay about $10 for each one for the month. I have gone to the local SUS clinic for a bad congestion this year that was diagnosed as walking pneumonia that cleared up after 10 days with about $50 in medications. The clinic visit was free. My boyfriend/spouse to be is my translator as I am having difficulty picking up Brazilian Portuguese. I learned German and lived in Germany in 1977 to 1979, but at my age now learning Portuguese seems difficult. Luckily my partner is almost fluent in English Reply

[@rikmarx107]

My wife is born in Salvador Bahia lives with me for 3 years in the Netherlands , i visited Brasil many times , studied portuguese . I am 63 years old , my wife is 22 years younger , and she gave me my first baby a boy 9 months ago . Our son is beautifull mixed race result . We will visit to marry again , on the beach in Salvador next year . Thanks for the video .

[@jaymeez]

Michael is one of those special people which if we are lucky we will meet just a few times in our lives. I hope the interviewer will contact him and ask him to re upload his videos to KZbin and make more videos when he feels the inspiration to do so. Peace & Love

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you. Michael is a great guy!

[@educatedconsumer2053]

Enjoy your interviews very much. Allow me to make a suggestion, ask people about how much they pay for income taxes (in Brazil it could be quite high if you stay more than 180 days). Keep up with the interviews, yours are the best!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you. We are working on Living Abroad Reports for Brazil and always cover this information in the reports. It is a great question to ask the guests as well. Thank you for the suggestion!!

[@magnacartapowerpoint]

Compelling! Bahia looks amazing

[@RandomNPC001]

The Federative Republic of Brazil has 26 states and 1 federal district (Brazilia). Fun fact, Salvador, Bahia is the Brazilian version of Plymouth, MA being that it is the location of the Portuguese Landing in Brazil on April 22nd 1500.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Great info! Thank you!!

[@eshadow1]

hello Michael i will be moving to Salvador at the end of the year to Rio Vermelho, hope to meet you there

[@budawang77]

The security would be an issue for me living there long term. Manageable if you're visiting but having to be vigilant all the time would be tiring. Just came back from Bali where we didn't have any concerns whatsoever.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Bali is another great destination! Thanks for this addition.

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Hot desk work station on raise in brazil hot desk in the sun ❤❤❤❤the first

[@InMyBrz]

The BR minimum wage in Florianopolis is r$2,000 as it is in a lot of the south, 3 states Crazy but rents in the south are LESS than the north- here r$1000-1500 In the NORTH rents are higher esp in large cities are r$1800-2800 and the minimum wage is r$1200 YES you can live on $500-700 us dollars per month in many places (rent, food, etc) If you own your place, even less MOST MEDS like blood pressure drugs are OTC here. You NEED a prescription for any psychological meds, easy to get from a local DR

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this information!

[@knockknock1246]

Wowww. Does the gym have a pullup bar? What are the square meters in your dwelling? Thanks. Good interview.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thanks for viewing KK!

[@knockknock1246]

@@adventurefreaksss ?

[@franciscomera835]

Congratulations excellent interview!!! I am also planning to retire in Brazil in the next few months when I turn 60 and finally receive pension benefits. I hope to live in the Oceanic region of Niteroi, a little bit far away of the hustle and bustle of Rio de Janeiro.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Obrigado @franciscomra835!!

[@michellemalcolm5327]

A lot of gap year medical students in your town rural

[@_architeck30]

Great video. Very insightful.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you!!

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Addiction detox is fab in brazil in uour town the behia insurance medication insurance affordable great

[@michellemalcolm5327]

You have sun from mother nature so no fuel heating bills ❤

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Air b nb is on the raise meet the natives in kuds zone adopt a child in brazil proverty

[@danspencer4235]

I live in Colombia and I cannot understand a word of Portuguese!

[@julianicole7622]

Yes, china is very thirsty to get Brazil, china, and Japan are hungry for Brazil.

[@timbaze5207]

How in the world lol I'm in Salvador now and I can't find even a studio for less than 400 a month

[@adventurefreaksss]

He's a little bit outside of Salvador. Good luck with your search and let me know what you find something for.

[@eliomarandrade3909]

Good imterview

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you!

[@SunnyIlha2]

Há bossa nova música sobre rua a lá?

[@Dan1ell]

Can you rent for a single month or is it based on an annual contract?

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you @Dan1ell for viewing our content! Let me check with Michael and I'll get back with you! Cheers!!

[@eliomarandrade3909]

Michael here. I have a permanent residency visa. My condo is for long term renters. Its also well off the beaten track, which is why its só affordable. Airbnb is better for short term

[@Michael747And]

I live in a small city Far off the beaten track, só my rent is low. It would bê almost Impossible for a foreignee on a tourist visa and who doesnt speak Portuguese to find and rent an apt in my condo. For shorter visita, best to use Airbnb

[@Dan1ell]

@@Michael747And I see. Estou aprendendo. I was hoping to visit a different place every couple of weeks but if that's only possible with Airbnb it will be more expensive. Ok thanks!

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you@@Michael747And

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Remember medication is made in brazil an exported to rhe world

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Air b nb is great an get a personal chef

[@michellemalcolm5327]

Air b n b brazil is great a get a personal chef or just eat fruit n pizza

[@frankkluz9787]

Not the least bit interested in learning Portuguese (?) - and - I wouldn't live - there -- if -- they paid all my bills - & - paid me $500 / month to live there !!! - - - Glad he's happy.

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for viewing @frankkluz9787!

[@frankkluz9787]

@@adventurefreaksss Keep up the good work - it's simply not for me - but I do like seeing others happy.

[@brucekenworthy6731]

been thinking about panama can you rent near the beach there on 1600 a month

[@keno1069]

Plenty of people tell me that it’s amazing.

[@knockknock1246]

Hun-derd? 😂 Are you from the rust belt?

[@BPe-ie9je]

What city does MIchael live in in Bahia ?

[@adventurefreaksss]

I don't recall but he does mention it in the podcast. Thanks for viewing!!

[@sammencia7945]

​@@adventurefreaksss No he doesn't mention it. Answer the question.

[@onlyinamerica0073]

Hi I wanna retired in Brazil I’m U.S citizen, do you know immigration lawyers to fix my retirement visa cool video thanks

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for viewing @onlyinamerica0073! Try these folks: lawyers-brazil.com/immigrate-to-brazil/

[@onlyinamerica0073]

thanks@@adventurefreaksss

[@redhouse3143]

Do you have any contact info for Michael ?

[@adventurefreaksss]

I do not however I can let him know you are trying to connect and he can respond to this message. Thank you for viewing our content!!

[@SunnyIlha2]

​@@adventurefreaksss I would like to ask Michael stuff too. I may be thinking of retiring in Brasil.

[@michellemalcolm5327]

❤❤❤❤that so true 👍 safe in behia hidden gem retired usa doctor and health care insurance ❤❤❤liv it luv ❤ it

[@brucekenworthy6731]

what are the reqirements for residency

[@adventurefreaksss]

I found this: www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/country-hub/brazil/brazil-visa-and-residency-information/

[@scott4661]

What specific city does this guy live in?

[@adventurefreaksss]

I forget but I believe he mentions it in the video. Just outside of Salvadore.

[@5aturnia]

Ok

[@Dan1ell]

14:30 What paperwork do I need to rent an appartment like that?

[@Michael747And]

Hi Danielle. Michael here from the vídeo. To rent an apartment like mine at that low (local) price, you'd need to have a permanent resident visa that would allow you tô live in Brazil beyond tne six month tourist visa. Go to the website of your nesrest Brazilian Consulate to check If you quality for that. Also, Brazil recently introduced a 2 year digital nomad visa for people who are self-employed. For a shorter stay of six months or less, Airbnb would bê an option, but would bê more expensive than what I pay. Boa sorte.

[@Dan1ell]

Thanks for your reply Micheal. I'm Surinamese so I can enter Brazil visa-free and stay for 90 days. I've been trying to talk to Brazilian embassy here but they are unresponsive; a phone number that cuts off and no walk-ins allowed. If you can imagine that. But thanks, I'll keep digging!@@Michael747And

[@brucekenworthy6731]

what is average rent in reo?

[@kanthus8817]

It depends on what kind of neighborhood you want to live. The average rental around the beach area is R$ 4.500,00 ( around $ 900) In other areas you can find for $ 500 /700) .

[@kanthus8817]

what Rio are you talking about? Rio de Janeiro. Rio Grande do Sul or Rio Grande do Norte? these are all the state`s name that starts with Rio

[@SenorJuan2023]

Rio De Janeiro is a high crime city.

[@jcmontecarlo6123]

Ipanema 2000$ Copa 800-1200

[@michellemalcolm5327]

The food is so so fresh plus body shop mummy n daddy make over is so good 👍 get a nose job

[@nchnch5791]

Too hot for even the devil.

[@adventurefreaksss]

@@nchnch5791 thats hotttt

[@OneManLikeNoOneElse]

I’m ready to get out of the US but worry about racial tension towards blue eyed men! Is there any criminal history against a specific race?

[@fazbell]

I love Brazil but you cannot live there for 500 dollars a month.

[@adventurefreaksss]

I think Michael emphasized that his basic costs are 500 per month. That's if he pretty much did nothing and stayed at home. Thank you for viewing our content @fazbell!

[@eliomarandrade3909]

You certainly can! The vast majority of people in my small city live on the Brazilian mínimum wage of $230. Of course Rio or São Paulo is more expensive, but I live far from there

[@shabadime10]

Michael lost me when he said CNN 😂

[@adventurefreaksss]

That's funny:)

[@shabadime10]

@@adventurefreaksss obviously joking haha..Michael was a great guest . Full of knowledge & experience. I enjoyed the interview. Keep up the great work.

[@buckchile614]

At least CNN doesn't regularly pay huge amounts to the people they lie about! 🤣

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thanks for viewing our content@@buckchile614 !!

[@SunnyIlha2]

​@@adventurefreaksss Is there MSNBC on the cable? 😁

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Yeah.......that won't last. Now that Brazil is switching to the Chinese won our dollar is losing value by the day and it will cost as much as the U.S. also Salvador is very dangerous and that's coming from locals

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this addition KM!

[@Michael747And]

Are you always such a negative doomsday person?

[@adventurefreaksss]

Thank you for this addition!! @@patricksweeney5308

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

​@@Michael747Andyes