Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Latin America (Under $2,000/month, 2026)

Brazil ranks #1 for international medical graduates in Latin America with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 78/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

8 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇧🇷

Brazil

Score: 78/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
12
Path to PR
80
View Brazil guideArgentina vs Brazil
#2🇦🇷

Argentina

Score: 77/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
9
Path to PR
80
View Argentina guideArgentina vs Brazil
#3🇵🇪

Peru

Score: 77/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
11
Path to PR
70
View Peru guideBrazil vs Peru
#4🇨🇱

Chile

Score: 67/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
12
Path to PR
80
View Chile guideBrazil vs Chile
#5🇵🇦

Panama

Score: 66/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
15
Path to PR
50
View Panama guideBrazil vs Panama
#6🇲🇽

Mexico

Score: 64/100
Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
10
Path to PR
60
View Mexico guideBrazil vs Mexico
#7🇨🇴

Colombia

Score: 63/100
Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
7
Path to PR
50
View Colombia guideBrazil vs Colombia
#8🇨🇷

Costa Rica

Score: 56/100
Visa Accessibility
56
Salary Potential
16
Path to PR
70
View Costa Rica guideBrazil vs Costa Rica

How we rank

Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.

Other budgets

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