Dois Vizinhos is a small city in the state of Paraná, Brazil, with a population of 40 thousand and an elevation of 590 m above sea level. It runs on the America/Sao_Paulo timezone and has a subtropical climate with warm, humid summers (December-February reaching 33°C) and mild winters (June-August dropping to 4°C), with consistent high humidity year-round making it feel muggy. The city has a safety index of 52/100 and a crime index of 48/100, where lower is safer. Air quality is measured at 45, where lower is better. Healthcare quality is Fair. English proficiency is Limited. Average internet speed is 50 Mbps. The nearest airport is FBE, just 3 km away. Expats tend to settle where they find suitable housing, though no specific neighborhoods are singled out.
Living costs in Dois Vizinhos are modest. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre rents for $198/mo, while outside the centre it drops to $143/mo. A single person's monthly cost excluding rent comes to $389/mo. Public transport is affordable at $62/mo for a monthly pass, and a gym membership costs $18/mo. Eating out is cheap: an inexpensive restaurant meal is $6 per person, and a mid-range restaurant meal for two with three courses is $16. Local wages are not specified, so no income figures are given here.
Safety and healthcare are middling. The safety index is 52/100 and the crime index is 48/100, indicating a moderate level of concern. Healthcare quality is rated Fair. Air quality is 45, which is relatively good. The city's overall expat score is 51/100, with a retiree score of 53/100 and a digital nomad score of 49/100.
For visas, Brazil offers the VITEM XIV retirement visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $2,000/mo, and the Brazil Digital Nomad Visa, which requires a minimum monthly income of $1,500/mo. The nearest airport is FBE, only 3 km away. Dois Vizinhos suits retirees and budget-conscious expats who value low rents and cheap daily costs, though limited English proficiency and a moderate safety index may be drawbacks for some. Digital nomads may find the 50 Mbps internet adequate but not exceptional.