By Louis Araujo


When discussing Rio de Janeiro, people typically think about it as a place to travel. Going on that unusual vacation, perhaps hoping to never come home again to their lack luster flats and apartments. But what about that person who actually does decide to never come home? How do the residents get by here? Beach front real estate apartment penthouses in Ipanema and Copacabana aren't necessarily going to be affordable for everyone and certainly not hotels. So while we're on the subject of affordability, perhaps you should think of accommodations for sale in a place like Niteroi.

Niteroi is a city just outside of Rio, but in fact is quite attainable. While still being a pleasant place, with some beaches of its own, the big advantage to living in Niteroi is the fact that the expense of living is much lower than comparable places in Rio de Janeiro. So it is definitely an alternative worth taking into consideration if you are scheduling a long term move to Brazil. Though, while it isn't a tourist location that is sprawling with hotels fit for people who want to take a holiday, it does offer a diverse selection of cheap apartments, flats and other rentals. Making Niteroi a viable option for a long term stay or real estate for sale.

While price is undoubtedly an advantage, there is certainly a disadvantage, that being convenience. People who have rentals in Niteroi have a commute to struggle with, since the city is positioned across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. During rush hour, the bridge can be a headache. The good news is, there is another alternative. There is a ferryboat that goes between the cities making for a far shorter trip. In 15 minutes you can be in downtown Rio. This makes penthouse accommodations in Niteroi a far more viable alternative.

Real estate possibilities are also a consideration, though there are perhaps better places in Rio to invest your money than Niteroi. While it is located in a good, livable place, Niteroi just isn't experiencing the economic surge of hotels and shopping malls that can be found in other areas such as Barra da Tijuca. Though it can be reiterated that it is still a nice low-cost place to live. It won't automatically be the life that you would experience in Copacabana and Ipanema, but you could certainly visit those spots on the weekend.

So that's it. It's an area to live that people almost certainly don't give much thought about, but possibly they should. Anyone that is trying to transfer to Brazil and has to work within a price range should certainly give some thought to what Niteroi real estate is offering.




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