Brasília vs Salvador
💰
Salvador saves you $300/month
📶
Brasília has 6x faster internet
🌡️
Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Brasília
Salvador
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,500/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$545/mo ✓
$550/mo
Coworking
$180/mo
$130/mo ✓
Meal Out
$7
$6 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Salvador is $300/mo cheaper (20% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇧🇷 Brasília
📶 Internet120 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🇧🇷 Salvador
📶 Internet20 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-3
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West6h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin7h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Brasília
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days130/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Salvador
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days249/year
Best months: December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
22°27°
Apr
22°27°
Jul
20°24°
Oct
24°26°
BrasíliaSalvador
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇧🇷Brasília
🇧🇷Salvador
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,500
Winner📶
Internet Speed
120 Mbps
Winner20 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
5/10
7/10
Winner👥
Community
small
small
3
Brasília wins
vs
3
Salvador wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Salvador
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Brasília
120 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Brasília
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Salvador
World-famous nightlife scene
🇧🇷Brasília
Pros
- +Ranked #1 safest major city in Brazil for digital nomads
- +Unique modernist architecture by Oscar Niemeyer
- +Strong 5G coverage and reliable internet
- +Digital nomad visa available for up to 2 years
Cons
- −Limited public transportation - car or Uber recommended
- −Portuguese essential - low English proficiency
- −Nightlife scene is limited compared to other Brazilian cities
- −Very dry season in August-September can be uncomfortable
🇧🇷Salvador
Pros
- +Rich Afro-Brazilian culture, music and religion you won't find anywhere else
- +Dozens of urban beaches plus easy trips to Praia do Forte and nearby islands
- +Cost of living much lower than Rio/São Paulo for similar lifestyle
- +Great food scene with Bahian dishes, seafood and street food like acarajé
Cons
- −High petty crime risk, especially at night and on some beaches – need to be street smart
- −Some neighborhoods are no-go zones for foreigners; careful area selection is essential
- −Internet quality can be inconsistent in older buildings outside business areas
- −Humidity can feel intense in the rainy months and apartments may get moldy