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Joinville, Brazil 🇧🇷
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Nomad Score: 59%

Essentials

🏙️ City Joinville is a city in the southern region of Brazil, located in the state of Santa Catarina, known for its rich German heritage and cultural events.
👥 Population approximately 600,000
💻 Internet Speed up to 100 Mbps
💸 Currency & Banking 1 BRL ≈ 0.20 USD, 1 USD ≈ 5.00 BRL
🚰 Tap Water Drinkable
🔌 Power 127V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type N sockets
📶 SIM Card Providers include Vivo, Claro, and TIM, offering strong 4G coverage.
💳 Banking for Expats Banks such as Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econômica, and international banks like HSBC are accessible.
🛌 Accommodation Options include apartments, hostels, and local guesthouses. Airbnb is popular among expats.
💳 Cashless Friendly Yes, cards are widely accepted.
🏠 Short Term Rentals Airbnb and local rental shops offer short-term options.
🛏️ Budget Accommodation Hostel Joinville, approx. 60 BRL per night.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists Centro, close to attractions and dining options.
🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads Bairro América, known for its coworking spaces and cafes with stable Wi-Fi.

Working and Networking

🏢 Best Coworking Space Colabore Coworking, offers flexible plans and a vibrant community atmosphere.
Best Cafe for Work Café do Mercado, known for excellent coffee and reliable internet.
💼 Networking Events Joinville Startup Meetup held monthly for tech enthusiasts.
🥂 Social Events for Expats Join the Joinville Expats Facebook Group for meetups and local events.

Transportation

🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App Uber is widely used and reliable for local transportation.
🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental Local bike rental services are available through JoinvilleBike.
🏖️ Best Beach Nearby Joaquina Beach, approximately 1.5 hours by car.
✈️ Top Regional Airline Avianca Brazil operates regional flights from Joinville.
✈️ Top International Airline LATAM and Gol, connecting through larger Brazilian cities.
🛣️ Highway Access BR-101 connects Joinville to major cities along the coast.
🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub Joinville Train Station, with connections to cities like Curitiba and Florianópolis.
🚍 Public Transport Passes Monthly bus passes available for about 150 BRL.
✈️ Regional Travel Bus services operate regularly to nearby cities such as Blumenau and Jaraguá do Sul.

Health and Wellness

🏥 Best Hospital Hospital São José, providing comprehensive healthcare services.
🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers Espaço Zen offers yoga classes and wellness workshops.
🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers Smart Fit provides affordable access to fitness facilities.
🧺 Laundry Services Lavanderia do Sul is a popular laundry service in the city.

Food and Drink

📱 Best Food Delivery App iFood and Uber Eats are popular for food delivery.
🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try Torta de Frango, a traditional chicken pie.
🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options Vegan Café offers a range of plant-based meals.
🍫 Best Dessert Spots Chocolates Pierre for gourmet sweets.
🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots Joinville's Municipal Market for local produce and goods.
🛒 E-commerce/Online Store Mercado Livre is the leading online marketplace in Brazil.
🛒 Grocery Delivery Entrega Rápida offers grocery deliveries across Joinville.
🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area Bairro América is lively with many bars and clubs.
🍻 Local Brewery Cervejaria Joinville, known for its craft beers.
🍷 Wine Bars Wine not? serves a lovely selection of wines.
🍲 Street Food Stalls Food trucks at Rua das Palmeiras offer delicious local snacks.
🍕 Popular International Cuisine Sushi Niko for Japanese cuisine.

Culture and Attractions

🎟️ Must-See Landmarks The Joinville Art Museum and the Bolshoi Theater in Brazil.
🏛️ Museums & Art Venues Museu Nacional de Imigração e Colonização showcases the city's heritage.
🏰 Historical Sites The Joinville Cathedral, a beautiful historical site.
🕍 Religious Sites Igreja da Paz features stunning architecture.
🎉 Annual Events Festa das Flores, a flower festival celebrated annually in the city.
🎨 Cultural Districts Bairro Santo Antônio, known for its art and cultural events.
🎭 Theater Venues Teatro Juarez Machado hosts various performances.
🛍️ Local Markets Joinville's Municipal Market for cultural experiences and local products.
🎼 Music Scene Various concerts at the Joinville Arena.
🎨 Street Art Murals along Rua Visconde de Taunay.
🧑‍🍳 Cooking Classes Culinária pra Você offers Brazilian cooking courses.
👩‍🎨 Art Galleries Galeria de Arte da Univille showcases local artists.
🕰️ Historic Buildings Casa da Memória shows the history of Joinville.
🏴 Local Heritage Joinville's German cultural heritage is prominently displayed throughout the city.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes Parque da Cidade offers lush green spaces and walking paths.
🏞️ National Parks Nearby Parque Nacional da Serra do Itajaí, great for hiking and exploring.
🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths Caminho dos Antigos provides scenic trails for walkers and bikers.
🌄 Scenic Viewpoints Mirante do Morro da Boa Vista gives spectacular city views.
🦉 Birdwatching Locations Estação Ecológica do Taquaral for wildlife observation.
🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots Parque da Cidade has designated areas for bonfires.

Other Services and Amenities

📦 Parcel Delivery Service Correios offers reliable mail and parcel services.
🛠️ Tech Repair Services TechFix provides smartphone and computer repairs.
🏓 Table Tennis Spots Joinville Sports Center has accessible table tennis facilities.
🧑‍🏫 Language Classes Wizard Idiomas provides Portuguese classes for expats.
📚 Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Pública de Joinville offers a quiet place to study.
🏘️ Community Centers Centro de Convivência promotes cultural activities for residents.
🕹️ Gaming Lounges Gamers Lounge for video game enthusiasts.
🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls Casino do Sul located nearby for gaming entertainment.

Business

🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 5,000 BRL per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 200,000 BRL)
🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 4,000 BRL per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 160,000 BRL)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 4,500 BRL per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 270,000 BRL)
🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 3,800 BRL per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 228,000 BRL)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 4,200 BRL per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 336,000 BRL)
🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 3,500 BRL per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 280,000 BRL)
💼 Corporate Tax 15% standard corporate tax rate.
💵 Dividend Withholding Tax 15% on dividend distributions.
🏦 Tax System Brazilian tax system is based on worldwide income for residents.
📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket 27.5% maximum personal income tax rate.
🧾 VAT Standard VAT rate is 17%.
🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict rules apply to foreign subsidiaries.
🏠 Property Tax Annual property taxation is based on assessed value.
🏠 Property Transaction Tax Standard rate of 2% applied during property purchases.
💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads 0% income tax on income made abroad for non-residents.

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