With a population of over 11 million, and host to the 2016 Olympics, teaching English in Sao Paulo is an excellent opportunity. Sao Paulo is the country’s financial and commercial capital, and employers in the city are always looking for more English teachers. Sao Paulo really never does sleep with amazing food, festivals, and world-renowned nightlife.
It can be a relatively expensive city to live in, but teachers are usually compensated well enough to cover their monthly living costs of $900. Polyana loves Sao Paulo, and started out as an English teacher, but eventually transitioned into an entrepreneur. She shares her story and tips for living in Sao Paulo here.