Living in Rio de Janeiro: the ultimate expat guide

World famous for its beautiful beaches, tropical forests, carnival, as well as football and folk music, Rio de Janeiro is the second biggest Brazilian city.

As a major economic hub, it is a top destination for expatriation. Rio de Janeiro attracts not only professional expatriates but also international students in large numbers as it is a significant higher education hub in South America.

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Work

Dive into the Rio de Janeiro labour market, legal framework and tips on how to find a job in Rio de Janeiro.

Working in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's largest commercial center after São Paulo. With a diversified economy, it offers jobs for those with the ...

Accommodation

Explore real estate or temporary rentals in Rio de Janeiro. Find out more about renting or buying a house or a flat, real estate agents, leases and rental agreements.

Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro

With an official population of about seven million people, and almost twice that number in the ...

Find your ideal home in Rio de Janeiro

Explore real estate listings in Rio de Janeiro to buy or rent your next home.

Leisure

Sports, leisure, culture and other activities expats can enjoy in their spare time in Rio de Janeiro.

Discovering Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro may conjure up images of golden beaches populated by unimaginably beautiful people or of streets filled with Carnival revelers. While ...