Once George was in transit in Brazil and was amazed by this country.
Phones buzz here at every step (George carries his cell phone in a bag on a tight strap across his chest). The vast majority of people are white, because at a certain time it was mainly Italians and Germans who moved to Sao Paulo. Often there are people who carry a whole backpack on their chest, otherwise it will be cut in the back. Everyone says to Georgie: "Well, now it's usually good. We are the lowest in Brazilian crime; People don't shoot here. But in the province of El Salvador - very much. You don't go to this district? It's a shame, there is such a beautiful ancient city there."
After dark in Sao Paulo, you shouldn't wander the streets. But what is true is true - the level of casualties here has dropped significantly. There is a problem with replacing the dough. Pay by card - the rate is 5.48 riyals per 1 dollar, and if you exchange cash at a bank in a shopping center - 5.24 riyals. At the airport, the exchange office is crap, and only exchange at 4. Attempts to pay in dollars are fate, they only want reals, and preferably without cash.
Uber probably has the same prices as in Moscow. There are trips of several kilometers for 2 dollars, during rush hour the same distance costs 4. Almost everything is fine with food. The main ones in Brazil, of course, are "shurascarias" - kebab houses, where meat is served buffet style. You pay an entrance fee of $30-40 (drinks separately), and start bringing beef, lamb, pork and chicken on skewers to the table. No restrictions - eat until you're blue in the face. When your power runs out, replace the green sign on the table with a red one - "Stop". On the table is a card with a drawing of a cow, and the waiter shows which part of the carcass he brought. George's favorites are rump and filet mignon. This system was invented in the state of São Paulo in the sixties. There used to be only one Shuraskarya in Moscow, it served only 4 poor types of meat, and it quickly went bankrupt. There are factories where you buy meat, sashimi or anything else by weight. The plate is weighed and a paper sticker is prepared.