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**Rio Bob** · 03-05-22 23:14

Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]

As I'm sure lots of you guys have noticed, The real has been slowly gaining ground against the US dollar recently. Will it fall below 5. 0? Imo, although it hasn't happened yet, It kinda seems likely at this point. Obviously, I'm just speculating but I do wonder how many mongers will give Brazil a pass if the exchange rate dips below 5. 0? Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of value to be had even with the current exchange rate. What will it take for some of you guys to pass up on vacation to Brazil if the real continues to appreciate vs the dollar? 4.75? 4.50? Personally if it falls below 4. 25 for whatever reason I'll probably sit it out and wait to see what happens next.

Yes the Real is one of the strongest currencies right now and the dollar is being debased by the federal reserve so we have to deal with it. The highest the dollar was getting recently was about 5. 75 now it's about 12% lower. Every thousand dollars you lose about a 100 or so. If it went below 3. 5 I would have to take a pause. But I am invested in gold so theoretically I should keep ahead of the debasement of the dollar, good question I guess we have to take inflation into consideration too.

**Vagabundo1** · 03-05-22 19:37

What is driving the move?

Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]

As I'm sure lots of you guys have noticed, The real has been slowly gaining ground against the US dollar recently. Will it fall below 5. 0? Imo, although it hasn't happened yet, It kinda seems likely at this point. Obviously, I'm just speculating but I do wonder how many mongers will give Brazil a pass if the exchange rate dips below 5. 0? Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of value to be had even with the current exchange rate. What will it take for some of you guys to pass up on vacation to Brazil if the real continues to appreciate vs the dollar? 4.75? 4.50? Personally if it falls below 4. 25 for whatever reason I'll probably sit it out and wait to see what happens next.

**The Cane** · 03-05-22 17:05

Originally Posted by Nounce [View Original Post]

No way I will be in Brazil with 1:1 exchange rate if the price stays the same. A caipirinha in Scandallo is going to cost US $70.

Worst exchange rate I have "put up with" in Brazil was R1. 80 to $1. Best was R3 to $1. Timing is everything.

**Nounce** · 03-05-22 08:46

Originally Posted by UniversalX [View Original Post]

Exchange rate does not factor into my travel plans. Been there at 1:1 so not an issue and still had fun.

No way I will be in Brazil with 1:1 exchange rate if the price stays the same. A caipirinha in Scandallo is going to cost US $70.

**UniversalX** · 03-05-22 07:18

Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]

As I'm sure lots of you guys have noticed, The real has been slowly gaining ground against the US dollar recently. Will it fall below 5. 0? Imo, although it hasn't happened yet, It kinda seems likely at this point. Obviously, I'm just speculating but I do wonder how many mongers will give Brazil a pass if the exchange rate dips below 5. 0? Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of value to be had even with the current exchange rate. What will it take for some of you guys to pass up on vacation to Brazil if the real continues to appreciate vs the dollar? 4.75? 4.50? Personally if it falls below 4. 25 for whatever reason I'll probably sit it out and wait to see what happens next.

Exchange rate does not factor into my travel plans. Been there at 1:1 so not an issue and still had fun.

**Mr Enternational** · 03-05-22 05:28

Originally Posted by OJeito [View Original Post]

What will it take for some of you guys to pass up on vacation to Brazil if the real continues to appreciate vs the dollar? 4.75? 4.50? Personally if it falls below 4. 25 for whatever reason I'll probably sit it out and wait to see what happens next.

Seeing that I do not spend a bunch of money on hookers and I was there when it was 1.52, 4.25 will make no difference for me.

**OJeito** · 03-04-22 21:52

As I'm sure lots of you guys have noticed, The real has been slowly gaining ground against the US dollar recently. Will it fall below 5. 0? Imo, although it hasn't happened yet, It kinda seems likely at this point. Obviously, I'm just speculating but I do wonder how many mongers will give Brazil a pass if the exchange rate dips below 5. 0? Don't get me wrong, there is still plenty of value to be had even with the current exchange rate. What will it take for some of you guys to pass up on vacation to Brazil if the real continues to appreciate vs the dollar? 4.75? 4.50? Personally if it falls below 4. 25 for whatever reason I'll probably sit it out and wait to see what happens next.

**Spidy** · 03-04-22 01:10

Originally Posted by PilotPete [View Original Post]

... Is the Brazil a place with comfortable (3-4 star) accommodations, plentiful good food and drink, compatriots, and affectionate women?

Brazil probably has the following in abundance:

Comfortable (3-4 star) accommodations: Check (Naturally, depends on $$$, City, Location and Safety)

plentiful good food and drink: Check (from fine dining, Brazilian Churrascas (BBQs), World Class Pizzerias to Classic Street Food. YMMV in diff cities)

Affectionate women: Check (in major abundance in most any city or parts of Brazil. Doesn't matter how old you are, just have the necessary $$$)

Oh! BTW, having a warm personality and/or sunny disposition wouldn't hurt either.

Compatriots: Not So Much, if at all? (I don't think there are large established communities of expats like in Thailand, Phils, DR or CR)

Just my 2-cents. Good Luck!

**Vagabundo1** · 03-04-22 00:41

Yes, you should come to Barra the Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.

You can contact Senor Nounce or Senor JimmyBoy or Senor MichaelSamuel, who can help us to be in touch to address your concerns.

Originally Posted by PilotPete [View Original Post]

Being in a position to avoid many months of Midwest winter, I would welcome your thoughts. I'm, ideally seeking a place in the sun that I can lease from November through March that has a reasonable size English speaking expat community. I enjoy conversation but I speak no Portuguese and very little Spanish and at my age (60's) it's slow learning. My plan is to come home only for Christmas.

Is the Brazil a place with comfortable (3-4 star) accommodations, plentiful good food and drink, compatriots, and affectionate women?

**PilotPete** · 03-03-22 20:47

Being in a position to avoid many months of Midwest winter, I would welcome your thoughts. I'm, ideally seeking a place in the sun that I can lease from November through March that has a reasonable size English speaking expat community. I enjoy conversation but I speak no Portuguese and very little Spanish and at my age (60's) it's slow learning. My plan is to come home only for Christmas.

Is the Brazil a place with comfortable (3-4 star) accommodations, plentiful good food and drink, compatriots, and affectionate women?

**The Cane** · 02-17-22 19:43

Tragedy in Petropolis: https://www.aol.com/news/brazil-muds...132538177.html.

**SoberHans69** · 02-15-22 17:51

Thank you for all the help everyone, I hope I buy you a drink to say thanks.

**SoberHans69** · 02-15-22 17:50

Originally Posted by WyattEarp [View Original Post]

If you have wide shoulders, be sure to try it on. Most Brazilians are not as broad-shouldered as North Americans or Europeans. It can make shopping for clothing items in Brazil tricky for some of us.

I do and will, thank you.

**Vagabundo1** · 02-15-22 06:57

Popular mercado metro Uruguiana.

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

Night market on Av Atlantica in front of Rua Miguel Lemos.

**Mr Enternational** · 02-15-22 00:55

Originally Posted by SoberHans69 [View Original Post]

Where's the best place to buy a cheap yellow Brazil football Jersey?

Night market on Av Atlantica in front of Rua Miguel Lemos.

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