Written leases of 30 months or more give long-term security and, if the tenant stays on after the term, convert to an open-ended tenancy that either side can end with 30 days' notice (Art. 46)
Clear legal caps: a cash deposit is limited to three months' rent and only one guarantee type is allowed per contract
Public SUS care, including emergency treatment, is free of charge and open to foreign visitors — the Ministry of Health states foreign tourists can seek treatment in the SUS emergency care network
Free 24/7 mobile emergency service (SAMU) reachable on 192 from any phone, including landlines and mobiles

Watch out for

The fiador (property-owning Brazilian guarantor) requirement is hard for newcomers to meet; seguro-fiança insurance avoids it but adds an annual premium charged on top of the rent
Headline rent usually excludes condomínio (building) fees and IPTU property tax, which add to the real monthly cost — confirm what is included
SUS can have long waits for non-urgent specialist appointments and elective procedures, pushing most nomads toward private care
Quality and availability of public facilities vary sharply by region; resources concentrate in wealthier states and cities

Cost of living

Florianópolis

€900–€1,700/mo