Dar es Salaam, July 11 -- IF you think studying abroad means draining your pockets faster than you can say “vitumbua”, think again. Brazil has cracked the code for affordability, with living expenses that will have your wallet breathing a sigh of relief. From meals to rent to weekend Uber rides, student life here feels like a homegrown plan, just with a tropical twist.

Let us do the math. A hearty hostel-style meal or student cafeteria lunch are very budget-friendly. Commuting on the bus? A few thousand shillings per ride. Living and eating well as a full-time student in Brazil often costs less than what you would shell out back in Dar or at least not more. Add in student discounts on cinema tickets, museums, and public trans...