Living in Ilha Grande (Abraão)
Brazil · tropical
Ilha Grande (Abraão) is a village of roughly 5,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Brazil. The climate is tropical. It has a lively, popular feel with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,200. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet can be patchy for heavy remote work. People come here for hiking, diving, swimming.
It is an island well connected in summer and much less so in winter, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space. Anyone born here is a citizen, whatever the nationality of the parents.
Ilha Grande (Abraão) at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Ilha Grande (Abraão)
- Making a budget stretch further
- Island living
- Anyone into hiking
- Anyone into diving
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by law
Compulsory since the 1990 Statute of the Child, and the vaccination card is asked for at school and for the Bolsa Familia.
If you skip them: A fine, a negligence charge in theory, and family benefits withheld.
Exemptions: The law names none.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast
Accommodation prices have moved about +51% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Ilha Grande (Abraão)
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
- • Internet can be unreliable for demanding remote work.
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Ilha Grande (Abraão)
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: flooding.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Ilha Grande (Abraão)?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Ilha Grande (Abraão), Brazil?
A typical month in Ilha Grande (Abraão) costs around $1,200, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Ilha Grande (Abraão), Brazil safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Ilha Grande (Abraão) at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. Natural risks worth checking: flooding.
What is the internet like in Ilha Grande (Abraão)?
Internet in Ilha Grande (Abraão) is rated 2 out of 5 for remote work, which is limited. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Ilha Grande (Abraão)?
Ilha Grande (Abraão) has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Ilha Grande (Abraão)?
Healthcare in Ilha Grande (Abraão) is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 4/5.
How easy is it to move to Brazil?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Brazil at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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