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Alter do Chao vs Matoury

Alter do Chao, Brazil compared with Matoury, French Guiana: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Country Brazil French Guiana
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 4.6 / 10
Cost of living $946 / mo $3,292 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 28°C 30° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 72 Moderate 21 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Average high 29.8°C 29.2°C
Average low 25.8°C 23.3°C
Precipitation 260 mm / mo 378 mm / mo
Sunshine 302 h / mo 255 h / mo
Humidity 78% 87%
Rain days 19.9 / mo 24.9 / mo
Wind speed 17.4 km/h 13.7 km/h

BR Alter do Chao · average high by month

GF Matoury · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
US AQI 72 21
PM2.5 24 µg/m³ 2.6 µg/m³
PM10 26.6 µg/m³ 4.1 µg/m³
Ozone 67 µg/m³ 26 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.0 1.6
Local Payment Services 5.1 5.3
Startup Scene 2.0 2.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Air Conditioning 6.0 5.7
Green Spaces 9.0 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 6.8 6.3
Noise Pollution 6.9 5.4
Seasonal Variety 3.8 2.0
Weather 7.0 5.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Mobile Network Coverage 6.8 7.5
Power Grid Reliability 5.8 7.3
Public WiFi Availability 3.7 3.6
VPN Reliability 7.0 8.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Accommodation Cost 7.9 4.2
Cost of Living 7.8 4.0
Currency Stability 4.3 9.4
Entertainment Cost 7.2 4.4
Food & Groceries 7.9 4.1
Gym Membership Cost 6.0 4.1
Transportation Cost 7.1 4.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Culture 6.3 5.6
Indoors Fun 3.4 3.8
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 5.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 6.5
Nightlife 3.8 3.5
Outdoors & Nature 9.3 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.1 1.1
Nomad Friendly 4.5 2.7
Online Community Presence 2.2 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Cafes with WiFi 3.8 3.8
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.5 2.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.8 2.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3 1.6
Internet Speed 5.1 6.2
Local SIM Card Availability 6.4 7.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Fitness Facilities 3.2 3.9
Food Scene 5.7 5.2
Healthy Food Options 5.0 4.7
Yoga Studios 3.3 2.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Healthcare 3.8 5.1
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 6.5
Healthcare Quality 2.9 4.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 6.3 1.2
Ease of Business Registration 3.5 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.4 4.4
Freedom of Speech 6.9 8.5
Political Stability 5.6 7.8
Tax Friendliness 3.7 3.5
Visa Ease 6.6 4.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Air Quality 8.0 8.0
Cleanliness 6.7 6.0
Environmental Quality 8.8 7.7
Family Friendly 6.8 6.5
Language Barrier 3.6 3.8
Work-Life Balance 8.0 6.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Female Friendly 6.9 6.4
Racial Tolerance 7.1 6.9
Safety 7.2 6.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Airport Connectivity 4.3 5.4
Cycling 3.8 3.2
Intercity Travel Options 3.6 4.0
Public Transit 2.4 3.0
Ride-sharing Services 1.8 1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.8 2.2
Walkability 7.1 3.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Coworking Quality 2.5 2.2
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 3.3
Networking Opportunities 3.0 2.9
Remote Job Opportunities 2.6 3.3
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 6.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Jeans $39 per pair $64 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $69 per pair $87 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Dining Out $39 per month $92 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Cinema Ticket $4.91 per ticket $9.24 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Coffee $1.28 per cup $2.89 per cup
Beer $1.57 per pint $4.62 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.91 per meal $14 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.87 per meal $9.24 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $52 per meal
Apples $1.57 per kg $2.89 per kg
Bread $1.37 per loaf $1.73 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.69 per bottle $1.73 per bottle
Milk $1.08 per liter $2.08 per liter
Rice $1.18 per kg $2.31 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.32 per kg $9.24 per kg
Beef $6.87 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Groceries $118 per month $289 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Health Insurance — $46 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Doctor Visit (GP) $39 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.85 per purchase $9.24 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Apartment (1 bedroom) $294 per month $635 per month
Housing $157 per month $693 per month
Coworking Space $157 per month $173 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $883 per month $1,040 per month
Coliving Space $491 per month $578 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Internet & Mobile $16 per month $52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Leisure Activities $20 per month $23 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Haircut $7.85 per visit $14 per visit
Laundry $4.91 per kg $8.09 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Mobile Plan $7.85 per month $23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24 per month $52 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.87 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $20 per month $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Taxi Start $1.08 per trip $4.04 per trip
Transportation $20 per month $69 per month
Taxi per km $0.59 per km $1.39 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $29 per month $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.93 per trip $9.24 per trip
Gasoline $1.37 per liter $1.79 per liter
Scooter Rental $16 per month $23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
BR Alter do Chao GF Matoury
Utilities $29 per month $139 per month
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