u/Practical_Living_424

Hey everyone!
I’m from India and I’ll be moving to Londrina, Paraná soon for work. I’m expecting to stay for at least 2 years, so I’m trying to prepare properly rather than just showing up and figuring everything out later 😂.
I’ve never lived in Brazil before and I’d really appreciate advice from people who actually live in Londrina.
🏠 Housing
I’m looking for a fully furnished apartment/studio.
Which neighbourhoods would you recommend for someone new to Londrina?
Which areas should I avoid?
Is it realistic to find a furnished place for around R$1,000–1,200/month including condomínio/IPTU, or should I increase my budget?
Which websites/apps are best for finding rentals?
Is it common to rent directly from the owner?
How difficult is it for a foreigner to rent?
What documents/guarantees will landlords normally ask for?
Are furnished apartments usually actually furnished with things like bed, fridge, washing machine, kitchen equipment etc.?
How expensive are electricity, water, gas and internet?
🛒 Everyday life
Which supermarkets are best/cheapest in Londrina?
Is Assaí / Atacadão / Carrefour / Muffato good for monthly bulk shopping?
What are some Brazilian foods/products that I absolutely need to try?
What things are surprisingly expensive in Brazil compared with India?
What things are surprisingly cheap?
Is tap water safe to drink?
How does garbage collection/recycling work?
What apps should I download before arriving?
🚗 Getting around
I probably won’t buy a car immediately.
Is Londrina easy to get around without a car?
How good is public transportation?
Is Uber reliable and affordable?
Is cycling practical?
Are there areas where walking at night is generally okay?
Would you recommend buying a car for someone staying 2+ years?
🏋️ Lifestyle
I’m fairly into fitness, so:
Which gyms would you recommend?
What’s the typical monthly gym membership?
Any good football/sports groups where a foreigner can meet people?
Are there good parks/running areas?
What are some good weekend activities around Londrina?
⚽ Football
I’m a huge football fan.
Which local clubs/teams should I follow?
Is Londrina EC worth going to watch?
What’s the atmosphere like at local matches?
Are there good places/bars to watch Brazilian football?
Any football culture/traditions I should know about?
🍺 Food & going out
I’m vegetarian but I do eat eggs, so I’m also wondering:
Are vegetarian options easy to find in Londrina?
Which restaurants/cafés would you recommend?
What Brazilian dishes should I try that don’t contain meat?
Where do people usually go out on weekends?
Good pubs/bars for someone new to the city?
Is English commonly spoken, or should I expect to use Portuguese everywhere?
🗣️ Portuguese
I’m planning to learn Brazilian Portuguese, but I’ll obviously be terrible at first 😂.
How difficult is it to get by with basic Portuguese + Google Translate initially?
Any local Portuguese expressions/slang I should know?
Are there language exchange groups in Londrina?
What’s the best way for a foreigner to actually meet Brazilian friends?
🛡️ Safety
This is something I obviously want to understand properly.
Which parts of Londrina are considered safer?
Which areas should I avoid?
Anything I should know about walking around with a phone?
Is there anything specific foreigners commonly do that makes them an easy target?
Any general safety advice for someone arriving from India?
🏥 Healthcare
How does healthcare work for foreigners working in Brazil?
Are private hospitals/clinics expensive?
Any hospitals/clinics you’d recommend in Londrina?
Is private health insurance normally provided by employers?
💰 Money / banking
Which Brazilian bank is easiest for a foreigner to open an account with?
How does PIX work for foreigners?
Can foreigners get a CPF easily?
Should I bring cash when I arrive?
Is card payment accepted almost everywhere?
Which bank/fintech would you recommend for everyday spending?
📱 General Brazil/Londrina questions
And finally, what are the things you wish someone had told you before moving to Londrina?
Anything from:
scams to avoid
cultural differences
things Indians might find surprising
Brazilian etiquette
dating/social life
making friends
places I absolutely need to visit
things I should bring from India
things I shouldn’t bother bringing
things that are difficult to buy in Londrina
mistakes foreigners commonly make
Basically, if you were moving to Londrina for 2+ years, what would you want to know beforehand?
Muito obrigado! 🇧🇷❤️

Is if just me or are yall going through the same thing
My dad stops talking to me when i give any opinion about a certain political party 🪷 that is against them he feels disrespect. Recently we all as a family went to Singapore and i corrected my mom and dad both at some point they started saying things like we have raised yall to go against us and this and that like mf we are trying to correct you so that anyone else doesn’t hurt your so called self respect. I just am so done i had stopped coming to my home altogether but my younger sister suffered alot due to these as well they torment her with alot of things and restrictions since my grandmother is alive too she adds fuel to the fire what can i do to deal with this

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**Pata hai aaj kya hua…**
I came back from the office today feeling completely drained. It had been one of those days where nothing seemed to go right, and all I wanted was to get to my room and relax for a bit. Just as I reached my door, my partner knocked and said, “There’s a parcel for you.” Since we live in the same building, I didn’t think much of it and opened the door.
Instead of handing it to me immediately, she asked me to close my eyes. She gently covered them with her hands, placed something in my palm and then told me to look.
It was an Argentina keychain.
I have been supporting Argentina since I was around ten years old, and football has always been a huge part of my life. She knew that without me ever asking for anything related to it. It wasn’t an expensive gift, but the fact that she remembered something so personal made it incredibly special.
After such a tiring day, that small surprise completely changed my mood. Sometimes the value of a gift isn’t in its price but in the thought behind it, and today reminded me of that.