Is Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil a nice place to live and work?

Question

I would like work and live in Olinda, Pernambuco, Brazil. i heard some nice things about the old city, and that it is moslty people of dutch and african descent. i want to know the cost of living Unemployment rate, Education, health care etc? PLEASE IT WILL BE HELPFUL IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE A BRAZILIAN TO TELL ME ABOUT THE CITY.

Answer 1

too bad. I'm a Brazilian alright, but not from that state... Pernambuco.

I just know that it's a great place, with interesting people and beatiful beaches. There's an island named Fernando de Noronha. You can't miss this place, if you have money for such experience!

Well. To answer your question: I personally think that if you have money and creativity, every place in my country might be good for living and working. You might very well be a English teacher... as soon as you can. You can open an establishment... in few months... of course, if you have the $ and will.

Ok. Good luck, man! Boa sorte! as we say.

In short, Olinda is a pretty culture city.

isaque c. g.

Answer 2

Hi there, I am Brazilian but from Sao Paulo. I have visited Olinda and it is a quite old, historical, cute, charming place... but very small... not sure whether you would live and work in Olinda or live in Olinda and work in Recife...

Olinda seemed to me a place for artists and retired people, but as I told you, I am not from there and might be wrong on my impressions.

Do you have the permit to live and work in Brazil? What is your professional field? Unemployment rate is high in Brazil and higher in the Northeast, but Pernambuco is a growing state. Unfortunately, perhaps 90% of the GDP is held within the 15 richest families, meaning that there are a lot of poverty as well. Living cost is much lower than in other states of Brazil, but it depends on your lifestyle...

People are nice, friendly but few English speakers, the weather is always warm... beautiful beaches nearby.

Feel free to email me if you wish to ask something more especific, i would be glad to help you. Good luck

Answer 3

I am Brazilian only through dual citizenship, but have travelled the country doing tourism.  Penambuco was sugar king in the 16 to 17th century, and the richest state in Brazil.  Olinda was the center of these sugar plantations and mills, and quickly became an important import/export area for the country.  Since the political & economic power have moved south, but for Brazilians and international travelers looking for beautiful beaches, colonial gems, and year-round warm climate Olinda is a growing attraction.  Time has stood still in Olinda, which stretches across the hills overlooking Recife.  The town is a treasure trove of boroque art and architecture.  The best way to explore Olinda is on foot, through its many narrow streets lined with brightly colored colonial homes, beautiful churches, sidewalk cafes and shops.  If you are into tourism, crats, culture, the arts and art, this is a serious consideration for you.

Answer 4

I'm from Sao Paulo state, and my brother has lived in Pernambuco for a while, he said they are violent there, and solve anything with guns (he saw a guy being killed in a bar, in front of him). So, by experience (there are a lot of pernambucanos in Sao Paulo state) and through what I've heard, Pernambuco is beautiful (you SHOULD try visiting Fernando de Noronha, btw), but the people are not the nicest in Brazil (and Brazilian people ARE known for their hospitality, so you should get the most of it).

Pernambucanos, sorry, no offense, but that's the truth.

Sao Paulo state and Rio state (Sao Paulo more) have a lot of opportunities, and people in general are nicer. You still may see violence in those states, but people don't "solve problems" and pride issues like in the 1800's old west, with guns, unless they're part of a mob (which I don't think is the kind of friends you'll want anyway).