Hi Labiofus, and welcome to the forum, I would like to say well done for a clear and concise summing up of the differences between various countries, you are quite right about the UK being more expensive than the USA , in a lot of things actually, but the one thing that really impressed me was that you are looking at Brazil as a place to live,as indeed I am, but a lot of people on this forum are only looking at Brazil, for rental returns, and investment, and as things are at the moment with a lack of direct flights from the UK ,particularly to the NE of brazil ie Natal,then rentals are not going to be money spinners, at least not for a few years,the point you made about paying more in touristy places is also spot on, this applies whichever country you are in, I have an apartment in Turkey,2 mins walk to the beach, and close to all the amenities, but a 5 minute car ride takes me to where the locals eat and shop, and the price difference is substantial.I look forward to reading more posts from you, as it makes a welcome change to have someone open minded, and not trying to either sell property or try to put people off buying, because they either can,t or wont see that what suits you or I may not suit them, keep up the good work Graham.