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Post Report of the Day

Brasilia, Brazil

What is your housing like? What are typical housing sizes, locations, and commute times for expatriates?

There are apartments in the Asa Sul / Asa Norte area and single family houses in the Lago Sul and Lago Norte area. There is little traffic, so commute is usually no more than 15-20...

Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.

We've been told there is a risk for houses getting broken into, but we have not personally heard of this experience happening to anyone we know while here. There have been some robberies we've heard...