Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

VianaOverall winner

Viana is approximately 7% less expensive than Cianorte based on cost of living including rent. This makes Viana a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Viana has a FIRE Score of 78/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 35, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Viana is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Retiree72
Cost
Cost of living index
32.2
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $499/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,803/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $1,350/mo
$1,670/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $1,650/mo
$1,330/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $330
$352
1BR, outside centre
$240
-
3BR, city centre
$620
-
3BR, outside centre
$450
-
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 85/100
70/100
Nomad score
48/100
48/100
Retiree score
51/100
Best in row. 70/100
Overall score
Best in row. 76/100
70/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
35
Best in row. 69
Internet speed
30 Mbps
Best in row. 39 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Viana

Viana is a cheap, low-lying tropical town of 44 thousand with a cost of living index of 32/100 and a 1-bedroom in the centre at $330/mo, so your money stretches far. The catch is safety: a crime index of 65/100 and a safety index of 35/100 mean you should pick your neighborhood carefully and keep your guard up. Internet at 30 Mbps and limited English proficiency will frustrate remote workers, and a retiree score of 53/100 says this is not a soft landing for everyone. Come for the FIRE math and the 5 km hop to VIX, not for peace of mind.

About Brazil

Retirees with fixed dollar income near the $2,000 VITEM XIV threshold get accessible cost of living (rent under $400) paired with genuine safety risk, a 35.5 safety index that outweigh the cheap rent math. Fine for someone prioritizing budget and expat community over personal security. Bad fit for anyone needing English-language ease, a fast PR pathway, or low-crime peace of mind.

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