Which has lower income requirements: Malaysia or Brazil?

Malaysia requires $2,000/mo; Brazil requires $1,500/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Malaysia or Brazil?

Check the Insurance required row in the comparison table above.

Last Updated: Feb 2026

Side-by-side comparison of tax rules, income requirements, and visa difficulty.

Criteria	Malaysia	Brazil
Income	$2,000/mo	$1,500/mo
Savings Option	N/A	$18,000 balance
Visa Fee	$220	$100
Processing	4-8 weeks	2-4 weeks
Validity	1 year (renewable)	1 year (renewable)
Cost Tier	Low	Medium
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$1,500/mo	~$2,100/mo
1BR Rent	~$550	~$800
Internet	130 Mbps	100 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	2/10	7/10
Tax trigger	182 days	183 days
Insurance required	Yes	Yes
Pet Catch (2026)	Malaysia is challenging for dog owners; many condos and public parks ban dogs.	Requires an International Veterinary Certificate (CVI).