Indaial, Brazil

This small city of 30,158 people has an industrial, agricultural economy that doesn't offer much excitement for expats. The European colonial roots are still visible, but the bureaucratic headaches of daily life can be a persistent frustration. The humid subtropical climate is tolerable, but the remote location 160 km from the state capital Florianópolis makes accessing amenities a chore. Overall, Indaial seems better suited for retirees content with a slow-paced, unglamorous routine than adventurous young professionals.