Rosário, Brazil

Capital City

Rosário's population of over 1 million means competition for jobs and housing is fierce. The tax burden is heavy, and bureaucracy is a persistent headache. Still, the city's strategic location as a transportation hub makes it an economic powerhouse, generating the second-largest urban gross regional product in Argentina after Greater Buenos Aires. However, the city has also become a major center for the illegal drug trade, with a turf war costing an average of one life every 25 hours in 2018. Rosário may be best suited for those who can navigate its challenges and thrive in a fast-paced, industrious environment.