adoneill
MemberEnglish expat in Brazil
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Lives in Sao Paulo
Speaks English, Portuguese, Italian
Registration: 08 September 2013
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Info on sending money to Brazil by adoneill
Not sure where to put this, so please mods, move where it needs to go! My friend has been supporting a partner of his by sending money from the UK to Brazil. Basically it was school fees and then spending money for when he arrived. Sending money to ...
Good call!! I think it was the no fee and the same day transfer that attracted my friend with BB, but this is totally worth checking out! Read More
High cost of living in SP and how to economize by James
http://placar.abril.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/abre.jpg Most middle management jobs in São Paulo pay around R$7000 - R$8000 per month. The cost of living in São Paulo is quite high and climbing steadily so if you are considering a ...
Amazing advice!! A couple of things I would like to add through opinion!! Rent wise, although you are fixed into a 30 month contract, you can leave after 18 moths with no penalty, sometimes, if you find another tenant to replace you, you can ... Read More
Info on sending money to Brazil
Not sure where to put this, so please mods, move where it needs to go! My friend has been supporting a partner of his by sending money from the UK to Brazil. Basically it was school fees and then spending money for when he arrived. Sending money to ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
Hi Paul, Welcome to Sampa! I've been here for 3.5 years now and teach English to financial institutions all over the city, Mainly investment banking and fund management mainly in Itaim Bibi. i have a lot of connections in the sector so feel free to ... Read More
Children in Sao Paulo by liv1001
Hi! We are a family with 3 kids (4, 1 and newborn) and we are moving to Sao Paulo soon. We were looking at houses last week. We really liked one in Jardins, also very convenient as it is close to the metro (al itu). But I don't know the area so ...
Hi there! Your choice of Jardins is probably the most exclusive in Sao Paulo. Although Jardins is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods with great connections to everything, you must always keep your eyes open. As it is home to a more affluent ... Read More
Complex Situation by adoneill
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ...
Well, I had a CPF already (as you know, anybody can get one easily) and we went to ITAU and Bradesco asking about an account. They told the obvious, no RNE/RG no account. We went to Banco Do Brasil and asked the same, and the answer was the same, ... Read More
Rent in $? by bruceo99
I saw somewhere that rent can be asked to be paid in $, is it true? Thank you,
Actually, It is possible to pay in Dollars here in Sao Paulo! There are many estate agents who cater for American Expats, however here's the catch! The appartments are top Luxury proerties of more than 250m squared, and they are going for between ... Read More
Complex Situation by adoneill
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ...
Thanks for the clarifications James and Matt, Just to let you know I've been here for nearly 4 years now. One of the first things I did was to get a bank account! it was actually not that difficult! We went to Banco do Brasil once I had my CPF ... Read More
Complex Situation by adoneill
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ...
Apparently, the certificate of non-impediment and birth certificate can all be gotten here at the British consulate general in Sao Paulo and can be legalised here as per the tarrif and list of payments here. It's quite a bit more expenisve than at ... Read More
Complex Situation by adoneill
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ...
Well gents, I'm back! Here's the breakdown of exactly what happened. The two lawyers who told me about the entry thing were the former bosses of my partner. She worked for them at their visa company visto brasil in Sao Paulo - I do NOT recommend ... Read More
Complex Situation by adoneill
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ...
Firstly, I would like to thank you both for your informative and impartial advice! You have both been great on this forum ande I thank you on behalf of others for your great research and knowledge. So unfortunately my flight leaves tomorrow. I have ... Read More
Complex Situation
Hi all!! my Name is Arron. I've currently been living in Sao Paulo for the last three and a half years. So I managed to get myself into a mess. Not intentionally I may add, but rather by burying my head in the sand! So here's the deal. I arrived ... Read More