At a glance
 BR
Alter do Chao
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 BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Bolivia |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $946 / mo | $1,755 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 34° / 29°C | 35° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 44 Good | 44 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.8°C | 31.3°C |
| Average low | 25.8°C | 21.4°C |
| Precipitation | 260 mm / mo | 105 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 302 h / mo | 295 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 65% |
| Rain days | 19.9 / mo | 11.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.4 km/h | 17.8 km/h |
BR
Alter do Chao · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 29
A 29
M 29
J 29
J 30
A 31
S 32
O 32
N 31
D 30
BO
Santa Cruz · average high by month
J 32
F 32
M 31
A 30
M 28
J 28
J 30
A 31
S 35
O 34
N 33
D 32
Air quality
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 44 | 44 |
| PM2.5 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 7.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.2 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 38 µg/m³ | 64 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 7.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 3.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Green Spaces | 9.0 | 5.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 6.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.8 | 7.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.0 | 7.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Currency Stability | 4.3 | 5.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.4 | 5.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.7 | 6.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 3.8 | 6.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.2 | 3.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.8 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.8 | 4.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Internet Speed | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.4 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.2 | 5.6 |
| Food Scene | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 4.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.9 | 5.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.3 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Political Stability | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 5.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.8 | 5.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.3 | 6.9 |
| Cycling | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.6 | 5.6 |
| Public Transit | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.8 | 5.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Walkability | 7.1 | 4.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.5 | 4.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.0 | 4.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $39 per pair | $43 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $35 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $69 per pair | $87 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $39 per month | $58 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.91 per ticket | $7.22 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.28 per cup | $2.89 per cup |
| Beer | $1.57 per pint | $2.60 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.91 per meal | $5.78 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $35 per meal | $29 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.87 per meal | $8.67 per meal |
| Apples | $1.57 per kg | $2.60 per kg |
| Bread | $1.37 per loaf | $1.73 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.69 per bottle | $0.87 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.08 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Rice | $1.18 per kg | $1.16 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.32 per kg | $4.33 per kg |
| Beef | $6.87 per kg | $7.22 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $7.95 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $118 per month | $130 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $14 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $39 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.85 per purchase | $4.33 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $157 per month | $260 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $294 per month | $361 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $883 per month | $506 per month |
| Coworking Space | $157 per month | $101 per month |
| Coliving Space | $491 per month | $433 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $16 per month | $22 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $20 per month | $29 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.85 per visit | $6.50 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.91 per kg | $4.33 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $7.85 per month | $5.78 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $24 per month | $36 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $6.87 one-time | $5.78 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $20 per month | $29 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $20 per month | $36 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.08 per trip | $1.73 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.59 per km | $0.58 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $29 per month | $26 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.93 per trip | $4.33 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.37 per liter | $0.55 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $16 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $29 per month | $36 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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BR
Alter do Chao
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BO
Santa Cruz
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $7.22 per month |