Brazil is a country with a large income inequality gap, with a few wealthy people and a large number of very poor people. Brazil’s economy is the eighth-largest in the world. However, the wealth is concentrated in a handful of individuals as the six richest men in Brazil have the same wealth as the poorest 50 percent of the population.

Despite being a middle-income country, Brazil faces significant challenges such as lack of education, housing, health care, and nutrition for the homeless children and adults living in favelas.  The favelas suffer from poor infrastructure, which leads to inadequate access to basic services such as sanitation, electricity, and safe drinking water. Additionally, the high crime rate in the favelas creates a dangerous environment for its residents.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the issue of homelessness and poverty in Brazil, especially for the homeless population in Rio de Janeiro. That where we find out : the best place to live in Brazil is surely Sao Paulo estate. Because on Rio de Janeiro the access to health services, including preventive care, is difficult for the homeless population due to a lack of information, stigma, and discrimination.

Comparing to US, In the United States, nearly 1.7 million young people are homeless, lacking parental, foster, or institutional care. Homeless youth face unique challenges, such as difficulty accessing housing services and hygiene products, maintaining attendance in school, and finding jobs that pay a living wage. It is essential that providers recognize the specific needs of homeless youth and provide them with proper support and guidance. That´s why, São Paulo keeps being the best city to live in Brazil.