I've heard great things about Brazil (specifically Florianópolis and Rio) and now planning on taking a work-vacation trip to Florianópolis at the end of this year for up to 6 months. Will be grinding poker full time still. I'm budgeting for up to 1.3k EUR each month for just rent (1-2 bedroom apartment in a nice area) and about 600EUR on top of that for living expenses. I'll aim to get an apartment in a somewhat nicer part of the city.

Thought I'd get this thread up to hear other people's experiences with Florianópolis?

What can I expect in terms of money (spending), the people, culture and language? I don't speak any Portuguese so will be learning a new language too!

I'm mainly just looking for nice weather, amazing looking girls and cheap living expenses. I don't ask for much else . So I welcome any suggestions on other places I should visit whilst in Brazil!

definitely PM 40s, he is a rio native and has been to florian.

Love the pic. Thinking about moving to Portugal and after that to Brazil. **** it's hard to decide where to move.

I've spent 6 months in Floripa over the last year or so. I've payed between 900-1000r(500-600 U.S. dollars) per month. If you're willing to gamble I'd come here and stay in a hostile and ask around about places to rent. You'll get a better deal than booking before.

English isn't spoken much here so I'd recommend learning some Portuguese before you come. The women are stunning, the beaches are beautiful, and it's relatively safe. You'll love it.

there already is a floripa thread no?

im living in floripa atm, if you wanna know something pm me.