Quick Buying Guide

Some products are cheaper in Brazil and some are more expensive. Know what's a good deal and not in relation to most other countries.

What to Buy:

• Leather goods, especially purses, shoes and wallets
• Restaurant food
• Fruit (such as pineapple and
• Beauty & Related Services (massages, manicures & pedicures, body waxing, etc.)
• Local art
• Gemstones & natural stone gifts
• Swimsuits - including custom ones

What Not to Buy:

• Tennis shoes
• Imported clothing brands
• Electronics, like ipods and the wii
• Mascara
• Ziplock bags
• Designer sunglasses
• DVDs

May the exchange rate be with you.