2.64/5
109 reviews
Photo by Anita Monteiro via Unsplash

Brasilia

To increase honesty, reviews are anonymous. You can only add one review per city or it replaces/edits your old one. Reviews with URLs or emails are removed. If you're writing about data being wrong, please don't do it here as it'll be removed here.

safe

good

town

bike

cities

great

public

restaurants

traffic

green

perfect

rent

check

dry

big

meet

stay

lanes

Brasília is considered a very safe and organized city, ideal for those seeking a calm and structured environment. It has unique, modernist architecture and well-respected traffic rules, making getting around by car or bike simple and enjoyable. The city is filled with green spaces and is perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports at Paranoá Lake. There are also numerous nearby natural attractions such as waterfalls and parks, making it attractive for nature lovers.

While public transportation is not strong, ride-share services work well. Many reviewers recommend renting a car or bike to navigate the city more effectively. Airbnbs are often reasonably priced and offer green views. The internet is good, and the atmosphere is conducive for remote work or focused projects.

Brasília’s social scene is more low-key, with nightlife requiring local connections or some research. Dining options are solid, and café culture is strong. The city attracts people from across Brazil, creating a friendly and diverse community. However, the climate is very dry in late winter, and prices for goods and services are generally high compared to similarly sized cities. For safety and entertainment, staying in areas like Asa Sul or Asa Norte is recommended.

AI-generated summary of reviews
4 months ago

Brasilia is a hidden gem in the middle of Brazil. Very safe city, with good restaurants, super safe traffic, very green, perfect for biking, and with a high level of education. Shaped like an airplane, it is the most famous planned town in the world, by legendary architect Oscar Niemayer. Internet is good, you can rent a cheap Airbnb, most of them with a green view, There are more than 800 waterfalls close by (check Chapada dos Veadeiros) and hiking spots. The climate very pleasant as long as you don't go in August/September which is too dry and hot. It's also a cafe paradise, with very good baristas. Its the perfect place to chill if you have to focus on a project while living abroad. It's not big on clubs and nightlife but meet some locals and you will find the best parties at home or crazy places in your life. Rent a car for your stay to have a better experience - or get yourself a bike, cuz it has bike lanes everywhere - and bikes for renting on an app if you wish to. There's a lake with many activities around it, from bars to bike lanes to Hawaiian canoeing, windsurfing, etc. There are many boat rentals around it. There are many recreational parks in town too- check Parque Olhos D'agua. Never ever miss the sunset, the sky is amazing!!! 360 degrees of color explosion. Look up at the trees and you will see tucans and macaws flying among many other types of birds. There are many interesting bars, you just have to do your research. There are many malls with stores that go from Louis Vuitton to the local store, so you will find anything. All the embassies are in Brasilia, so you will find many expats living here. This review is referring to Brasilia only, not the cities around it - which are a bit less safe, so if you go stay at Asa Sul or Asa Norte. Lago Sul and Lago Norte are safe too but there's not much going on there.

4 years ago

Great restaurants. Very organized city, unique architecture, traffic is usually good and drivers respect pedestrians. Very dry weather between may and september, great for outdoor activities in parks and at the Paranoa Lake. You can meet people from all over the country, since they usually leave their home state to work in public agencies in Brasilia. Public transportation isn't great, but taxis and uber work very well. Brasilia itself is a safe place, the surroundings not much. Cost of living is high compared to cities of the same size.

5 years ago

Big city that feels like a small town. It’s safer than most cities in Brazil and has a very diverse population. It’s a gastronomic and cultural hotspot. Cons: awful public transportation, cracked sidewalks, poor accessibility and not much to do at night (most establishments are closed at around 11).

7 years ago

✅ Very safe

✅ Good restaurants

✅ Unique architecture

✅ Good traffic

✅ Green and nature-friendly

✅ Great outdoor activities

✅ Pleasant climate (with seasonal exceptions)

✅ Good internet

✅ Affordable rentals

✅ Friendly community

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Fast internet

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Perfect humidity now

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Easy to make friends

✅ High quality of education

✅ Great hospitals

✅ Freedom of speech

✅ Democratic

✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

❌ Public transportation is lacking

❌ High cost of living

❌ Very dry and hot in August/September

❌ Less nightlife options

❌ Not very safe

❌ Not much to do

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Difficult to do business

❌ Roads can be dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not safe for women

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Marijuana is illegal

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Feels (median)

29°C / 84°F warm

24°C / 75°F warm

25°C / 77°F warm

24°C / 75°F warm

26°C / 79°F warm

29°C / 84°F warm

30°C / 86°F warm

24°C / 75°F warm

Real (median)

26°C / 79°F
warm

24°C / 75°F
warm

25°C / 77°F
warm

25°C / 76°F
warm

24°C / 74°F
warm

26°C / 79°F
warm

30°C / 86°F
very warm

27°C / 81°F
warm

24°C / 75°F
warm

Humidity

nice
82%

nice
94%

nice
83%

nice
77%

nice
64%

nice
57%

nice
49%

nice
44%

too dry
30%

sweaty
72%

nice
93%

nice
96%

Most common

☔️ Rain

☀️ Clear

☔️ Rain

Rain

rainy
218mm

rainy
215mm

rainy
137mm

rainy
103mm

dry
2mm

dry
5mm

dry
0mm

dry
15mm

rainy
143mm

rainy
259mm

rainy
288mm

Cloud

pockets
48%

cloudy
57%

pockets
45%

pockets
36%

pockets
28%

pockets
26%

clear
8%

pockets
15%

pockets
21%

pockets
44%

cloudy
61%

cloudy
55%

Sun

avoid sun
8 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

avoid sun
8 UVI

avoid sun
9 UVI

avoid sun
10 UVI

avoid sun
8 UVI

avoid sun
6 UVI

avoid sun
7 UVI

Remote workers

440 people

450 people

520 people

286 people

250 people

489 people

371 people

480 people

467 people

345 people

422 people

309 people

Green is good. Red is bad. Values shown are the medians of all daily highs in a month based on past few years, not necessarily current numbers. Remote worker count is estimated based on the total amount of trips logged by Nomads.com members.

If you'd like to filter destinations based on their climate, try Nomads.com's Climate Finder

Based on Brasilia's cost of living, here's selected remote jobs that would cover your costs:

Help pick the best photos for Brasilia and improve this page's look by tappingclicking on them and the site saves your feedback Vote photos

467pts

66pts

30pts

11pts

10pts

9pts

8pts

7pts

6pts

5pts

4pts

3pts

2pts

456pts

63pts

11pts

10pts

9pts

8pts

6pts

5pts

4pts

3pts

2pts

438pts

37pts

11pts

10pts

9pts

8pts

7pts

6pts

5pts

4pts

3pts

46 Mbps

Brazil

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety bad

Tap to open

🌤 Feels 21° 70° 20° 67° AQI 46

✈️1h

$1,897 / mo

🌇 Also went here63 people

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked good

👮 Safety good

Tap to open

🌧 Feels 20° 68° 19° 67°

✈️12h

$5,086 / mo

🌇 Also went here33 people

Amsterdam

Netherlands

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😳 Extremely expensive

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

Tap to open

🌤 Feels 12° 54° 13° 56° AQI 23

✈️12h

$5,553 / mo

🌇 Also went here34 people

Bangkok

Thailand

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🏎 Fast

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety good

Tap to open

🌧 Feels 38° 100° 30° 86° 🥵 AQI 38

✈️22h

$1,576 / mo

🌇 Also went here38 people

200 remote workers in Brasilia now, of which 1+ members checked in (some members are set to private)

Members who will be here soon

Members who have been here

Values shown are estimated visits by traveling remote workers based on the total amount of trips logged by Nomads.com members. Visits to a place are only counted once per year per user, even if they visit more in that year. Visits are also normalized by overall trips added per month on the site, so if site usage goes up or down it does not affect trends. Not all digital nomads are on Nomads.com, and not all Nomads.com members log their trips. So the data is only indicative.

The chart below shows visitors by nationality normalized for population size. This means we take all trips logged on Nomads.com, check which country of origin the user is from, then divide that total visit count by the country of origin's population. If we didn't, it'd just show the big countries like US, Brazil and India always on top. Instead, this shows which nationalities worldwide proportionally visit more or less, which is more useful.

⭐️ Total score	2.64/5 (Rank #314) 109 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍3 liked it 👎1 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Okay
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,656 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 14 Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Okay
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Hot: 28°C82°F (feels 30°C86°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	😊 Comfy: 63%
❄️ % of buildings with AC	🥵 Very low: 16%
👌 Safety	Okay
👩 Safe for women	Bad
🌈 Safe for LGBTQ+	Great
🤮 Food safety*	Great
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Bad
🤝 Lack of racism*	Good
🎓 Education level*	Mediocre
⚡️ Power grid	Great
🌊 Vulnerability to climate change	Good
💰 Income level*	Very low: $721 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
😤 People density	🧘‍♀️ Sprawling: 3k ppl/km² (1 per 19x19m)
🚶 Walkability	Great
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Good
🏥 Hospitals	Good
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Bad
📶 Free WiFi in city	Okay
🖥 Places to work from	Great
❄️ A/C or heating	Okay
😁 Friendly to foreigners	Great
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Good
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Latin America
🚩 Country	Brazil
🗓️ Average trip length	15 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	14 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌧 28°C 82°F + 😊 Comfy (63%) = feels 30°C 86°F
🔌 Power	115V 230V 60Hz
🧔 Best neighborhood to stay	Brasilia Center
🚀 Upcoming neighborhood	Brasilia Center South
🚕 Best taxi app*	Uber
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 10 BRL in USD	USD 1.87
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	BRL 1,000 = USD 187
💸 Tipping	No
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
💻 Best coworking space	Espaço Multiplicidade
💻 Best alt. coworking space	CDT/UnB
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👍12% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	2,500,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$8,649 / year
😤 Population density	🧘‍♀️ empty: 19x19m (361m²) per person
👫 Gender ratio (population)	👨 45% 👱‍♀️ 55%
👫 Gender ratio (young adults)	👨 51% 👱‍♀️ 49%
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 84% 👱‍♀️ 16%
🏞 Foreign land ownership allowed	Yes
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Mercado Livre
🏠 Apartment listings	Airbnb
✈️ Best short-haul air carrier	Azul
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Azul

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,656 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$964 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$1,675 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$479 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$881 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,616 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$343 / month
🏠 Median home price	$129,699
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$41 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$53 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$273 / month
🍛 Dinner	$5
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$1
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$1
👩‍🏫 International school	$9,007 / year
📱 Mobile data (~10GB)	$24 / month
🚕 Taxi price (avg trip ~3km/2mi)	$3 / trip
💰 Estimated tax on $50,000	$3,200
💰 Estimated tax on $100,000	$10,460
💰 Estimated tax on $250,000	$28,475