Best Countries for Skilled Workers in Latin America (Under $2,000/month, 2026)
Brazil ranks #1 for skilled workers 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: 78/100Salary Potential
12
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
83
#2🇵🇪
Peru
Score: 78/100Salary Potential
11
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
89
#3🇦🇷
Argentina
Score: 77/100Salary Potential
9
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
86
#4🇵🇦
Panama
Score: 76/100Salary Potential
15
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
86
#5🇲🇽
Mexico
Score: 75/100Salary Potential
10
Visa Accessibility
44
Visa Processing Speed
90
#6🇨🇴
Colombia
Score: 74/100Salary Potential
7
Visa Accessibility
44
Visa Processing Speed
93
#7🇨🇱
Chile
Score: 67/100Salary Potential
12
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
19
#8🇨🇷
Costa Rica
Score: 66/100Salary Potential
16
Visa Accessibility
56
Visa Processing Speed
83
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.
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