Is India a better country than Brazil?

印度比巴西好吗？

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Meet Shah, Student. Intern. Aspirant.

I'm from India and I spent a year in São Paulo, Brazil for my exchange. So I think I'm qualified to answer.

I'm answering from the point of view of living (i.e. which is a better place to live)

Although both have it's pros and cons, my answer would be-

Brazil

For many reasons, Brazil is a better place to live.

我来自印度，我在巴西的圣保罗做了一年的交换生。我认为我有资格回答这个问题。

我是从生活的角度来回答的（比如哪个地方更适合居住）

虽然两个国家各有优势，但我的答案是：

巴西

由于种种原因，巴西是一个更好的居住地。

• Better infrastructure: No arguments here. Brazil has a way better infrastructure than India (I felt rather funny when Brazilians used to say that Brazil has one of the best infrastructure).
• Liberal mindset: Brazilians have a liberal mindset and they let you do whatever you want without interfering. On the other hand, Indians are generally conservative and don't give you space.
• Traffic: India has a messy and noisy traffic, and lack of traffic discipline. The Brazilian traffic was comparatively pleasant.
• Transport: Brazil has really good buses and metros. I find the Indian transport system inefficient and poorly organised.
• People: The so-called 'Indian hospitality' is overrated. Brazilians are way more hospitable and generous. Also, their open-mindedness and social skills make them really fun to hang out with.
• 基础设施更出色：没什么可争论的。巴西的基础设施比印度要好（巴西人过去常说巴西有世界最一流的基础设施，我觉得不太舒服）。
• 自由的心态：巴西人有自由的心态，他们会让你做任何你想做的事，不会加以干涉。另一方面，印度人通常很守旧，不会给你空间。
• 交通：印度交通混乱嘈杂，缺乏交通纪律。巴西的交通比较舒适。
• 交通运输：巴西有很好的公共汽车和地铁。印度的运输系统效率低下，缺乏秩序。
• 国民：所谓的“印度人好客”其实名不副实。巴西人更加热情好客。此外，他们的开放心态和社交技巧使他们成为真的非常有趣的伙伴。
• Civic sense: Brazilians have a good civic sense. They rarely litter. Also, they follow the lane discipline, parking sense and never cut into queues. On the other hand, Indians are known for their lack of civic sense.
• Accepting nature: Brazilians have an accepting nature. They accept people from all races, nationality, religion,etc and make everyone feel welcomed. Also they are liberal towards homosexuality. We Indians aren't always welcoming.
• Work life: Comparatively, work life in Brazil is bit more relaxed and Brazilians aren't usually stressed due to work, whereas their Indian counterparts have an extremely stressful work life.
• Enjoying life: Brazilians are amazing at partying and celebrating. They're extremely happy people. In India, the partying scene is dull and the clubs are usually closed by 1-1:30 am.
• Quality of life: The quality of life in Brazil is way better than India due to many reasons like social security, life expectancy, lesser pollution, free healthcare and education, liberal outlook, etc.
• 公民意识：巴西人有良好的公民意识。他们很少乱扔垃圾。此外，他们遵循机动车道纪律，停车意识，不会插队。而印度人因缺乏公民意识而闻名。
• 包容的天性：巴西人具有包容心态。他们接受来自各族、民族、宗教等的人，让每个人都感到温暖。他们对同性恋也很包容。我们印度人并不太欢迎同性恋。
• 工作生活：相比之下，巴西人的工作生活轻松得多，巴西人通常不会因为工作而感到压力，而印度人的工作压力很大。
• 享受生活：巴西人的派对和庆祝活动非常棒。他们是非常快乐的人。而印度的聚会场面单调乏味，俱乐部通常在凌晨1点30分就关门了。
• 生活质量：由于许多原因，如社会保障、预期寿命、污染较少、免费医疗和教育、自由观念等，巴西的生活质量远比印度好。

India scores in following departments-

• Safety: India is a bit safer than Brazil. Some places in Brazil have high crime rates. (Although crime exsts on large scale in some Indian states)
• Diversity: India has diversity in cultures, religions, languages, music, etc.
• Better military.
• Variety of climates.
• Good variety in food.
• Good economic outlook

Don't get me wrong. I love India and I'm proud of my Indian roots. But I have to paint the truth

Will keep adding more whenever I think of something.

Suggestions/queries are most welcomed!

译文来源：三泰虎      http://www.santaihu.com/46626.html     译者：Joyceliu

印度在以下几方面有优势：

• 治安：印度的治安比巴西好一点。巴西的某些地方犯罪率很高。（尽管印度某些邦存在大规模犯罪）
• 多样性：印度在文化、宗教、语言、音乐等方面有多种多样性。
• 军事实力更强。
• 气候多样。
• 食物种类繁多。
• 良好的经济前景

别曲解我的意思。我爱印度，我为我的印度血脉而自豪。但我必须实事求是。

我如果再想到什么，会继续补充的。

欢迎大家提出意见和建议！

Paulo Henrique dos Santos Oliveira, lived in Brazil

It depends on what do you value, what is your position in life and what is your cultural background.

Brazil has a much higher average income and GDP per capita and much less poverty. It's a diverse nation but its culture is basically Western. Brazilian cities look more organized (I never thought I would write this) and the Brazilian countryside is much more prosperous than the Indian one.

India has faster recent economic growth, a better science and technology panorama. India is truly one of the most diverse nations in the world. It's quite more equal than Brazil and it has much lower crime rates on average. India also has a stronger military.

If you're rich, you'd be pretty much okay in any of them both, but in India you'd have less worries about crime. If you're poor, you definitely want Brazil, especially if you intend on living on a smaller town. If you want cultural adventure, India is the place to be - Brazil would be an intriguing twist on familiar settings. If you want a longer and healthier life, chances are you'd be better off in Brazil, but if you want a life with better education, India is a good choice. Your government will be slightly better in Brazil, and your private sector slightly better in India. India is more traditionalist and Brazil is more liberal.

I could go on and on, but some country being better than the other is too subjective a thing.

这取决于你更看重什么，你处在人生哪个阶段以及你的文化背景。

巴西的人均收入和人均GDP要高得多，贫困也要少得多。它是一个多元化的国家，但它的文化基本上是西方的。巴西的城市看起来更有条理（我从来没想过我会写这个），巴西的乡村比印度的繁华得多。

印度经济增长速度较快，科技发展前景较好。印度确实是世界上最多元化的国家之一。它比巴西更平等，而且犯罪率平均要低得多。印度的军事力量也更为强大。

如果你很富有，你在这两个国家都会过得很好，但是在印度，你不必那么担心犯罪。如果你没钱，你肯定更喜欢呆在巴西，尤其是小城镇。如果你想要文化探险，印度是个好地方。如果你想要更长寿、更健康的生活，那就留在巴西，你可能会过得更好，但如果你想接受更好的教育，印度是个不错的选择。巴西的政府比印度好一些，印度的私企比巴西稍好一点。印度更传统，巴西更自由。

我还能继续说下去，但一个国家是否比另一个国家好，太过主观了。

Marcos de Castro, An very unhappy Scottish-Brazilian citizen living a crappy life.

I'm talking by my own experience.

Despite never have gone to India but having an Indian girlfriend, I can say India is a better country.

There are many reasons to say that, but I'll just say the main ones:

我是根据我自己的经验来谈谈的。

尽管我从未去过印度，但我现在的女朋友是印度人，我会说印度更好。

有很多理由可以这么说，但我只谈谈主要因素：

• The country helps drs and ignore people needing help: Brazil always helps Cuba and Venezuela financially, with the taxes we pay. Instead of invest on education or help unlucky countries, like The Philippines.
• It has lost it's culture and identity: Music today here is too teen/obscene, teenagers don't even speak Portuguese, hate politics, worship footballers like Gods and likes to buy expensive stuff without being able to afford it just to have status.
• Either you are far left or far right: Yes, Brazilians does not have one eight of knowledge of politics, either you are in favour of Cuban co sm or “masked neoNazism”.
• You only are relevant if you are Christian: Hardly anyone who is not Christian and it's not from the western world is on a good condition, or even survives here from religious maniacs.
• 巴西帮助独才者，忽视需要帮助的人民：巴西总是用我们缴纳的税款在财政上扶持古巴和委内瑞拉。而不是投资于教育或帮助不幸的国家，比如菲律宾。
• 它已经失去了自己的文化和特色：今天的音乐太年轻化/淫秽不堪，青少年甚至不会说葡萄牙语，憎恨政治，像崇拜上帝一样崇拜足球运动员，并且不管能不能负担得起，喜欢买昂贵的东西讲排场。
• 不是左倾，就是右倾：是的，巴西人对政治一窍不通，你要么赞成古巴*主义，要么支持“蒙面新纳粹主义”。
• 你只有是基督徒，才是同类人：几乎没有人是非基督徒，而且不是来自西方世界的基督教，而是从宗教狂热者那儿流传下来并得到良好保留的基督教。

Sagarika Mahapatra, Naturopathy Doctor (2003-present)

For me yes, not because Iam a Indian but after focusing on all subjects.Let's compare them one by one. I will give 1 point for each win.

Economy:

India is the fastest growing country. It is sixth in gdp nominal which is more than that of France and Russia.Very fast it is going to be at fifth by overcoming UK. It is third in gdp ppp after and USA. But it is quite poor in gdp per capita and remains at 116th position.

India:

gdp ppp＝$10.401 trillion(3rd)

gdp nominal＝$2.690 trillion(6th)

gdp per capita＝$7795(116th)

对我来说是的，并不是因为我是印度人，我研究了各个方面。让我们逐一比较一下。每个PK对比中胜出的一方得一分。

经济：

印度是经济增长最快的国家。名义国内生产总值排名全球第六，超过法国和俄罗斯。很快就将超过英国，排名第五。国内生产总值购买力平价仅次于和美国，位居第三，但人均国内生产总值仍很低，居第116位。

印度：

GDP购买力平价=10.401万亿美元（第3）

GDP名义值=2.69万亿美元（第6）

人均GDP=7795美元（第116）

Brazil:

gdp ppp＝$3.389 trillion(8th)

gdp nominal＝$2.139 trillion(9th)

gdp per capita＝$16199(81st)

country won -India

point-1

巴西：

GDP购买力平价＝3.389万亿美元的国内生产总值（第8）

GDP名义值＝2.139万亿美元的国内生产总值（第9）

人均GDP＝16199（第81）

胜出国：印度

积一分

Geographic location:

India is surrounded by Himalayas at North,Bay of Bengal at east,Arabian sea at west and Indian ocean at south. It has very cold climate at north,wet climate at northerneastern part,desert climate and humid climate at west and windy climate in the east.

Brazil is surrounded by Atlantic ocean at one side and it is mainly forested by Amazon rain forest.

While Brazil has only one type of climate India has many types of climate.Due to India's geographic location it has all types of climate and some natural features are:

North-It has world’s highest mountain range called Himalayas and also have very cold climate which is suitable for foreigners of cold countries.

Northern Eastern- It has the earth's wettest place called Cherrapunji in the Meghalayan state. It is also known for its tea production and it is covered with rain forests and coniferous forests.

地理位置：

印度北部是喜马拉雅山脉，东部是孟加拉湾，西部是阿拉伯海，南部是印度洋。北部气候寒冷，西北部气候湿润，西部沙漠气候湿润，东部多风。

巴西一侧被大西洋环绕，大部分地区被亚马逊雨林覆盖。

巴西只有一种气候，但印度的气候很多样。由于印度的地理位置，印度有各种气候类型，自然特征有：

北部-有世界最高山脉-喜马拉雅山，气候非常寒冷，适合来自寒冷国家的外国人。

东北部-全球最潮湿的地方，叫做乞拉朋齐。它也以茶叶生产而闻名，被热带雨林和针叶林覆盖。

East - It is one of the windiest place in India. It is mostly covered with decidous and tidal forests. It has the world's largest delta called sunderban delta.

South- It's fertile land is best for agriculture and contains many minerals. Karnataka state is famous for coffee production.

west-It is visited by many tourists.The Goa beach is a famous tourist attraction.The Rajasthan state has the Thar desert which is one of the largest desert. It is very hot.

central-It has the world’s oldest and one of the most popular plateau called Deccan plateau.

country won-India

points -1

东部-是印度风力最强的地方之一。主要被落叶和海潮林覆盖。它拥有世界上最大的三角洲-桑德班三角洲。

南部-肥沃的土地最适宜农业种植，而且含有很多矿物质。卡纳塔克邦州以咖啡生产而闻名。

西部-有许多游客来此观光。果阿海滩是个著名的旅游景点。拉贾斯坦邦有最大沙漠之一的塔尔沙漠。天气很炎热。

中部-德干高原，是世界上最古老的高原之一，也是最受欢迎的高原之一。

胜出国：印度

积一分

Area:

area of India＝3287263 square kilometers (7th)

area of Brazil＝8515767 square kilometers(5th)

country won-Brazil

points- 1

water resources:

Brazil has the world’ largest river and second longest river .It has more water than any other country.

India’s rivers are very polluted especially Ganga and Yamuna. But do you know India has world's largest delta called sunderban delta.

Country won-Brazil

points-1

面积：

印度面积3287263平方公里（第7）

巴西面积8515767平方公里（第5）

胜出国：巴西

积一分

水资源：

巴西拥有世界上最大的河流和第二长的河流，它的水资源比任何国家都丰富。

印度的河流污染非常严重，尤其是甘加和亚穆纳。但你知道印度有世界上最大的三角洲，叫桑德班德尔塔吗？

胜出国：巴西

积一分