Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Where to find low cost apartment penthouses in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema and Copacabana

By Louis Araujo


When speaking about Rio de Janeiro, people generally think about it as a spot to travel. Going on that spectacular vacation, perhaps hoping to never come home again to their uninteresting flats and apartments. But what about that person who essentially does decide to never come home? How do the local people get by here? Beach front real estate apartment penthouses in Ipanema and Copacabana aren't necessarily going to be inexpensive 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 decent place, with some beaches of its own, the big advantage to living in Niteroi is the fact that the cost of living is much lower than identical places in Rio de Janeiro. So it is definitely an alternative worth thinking about if you are planning 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 broad selection of cheap apartments, flats and other rentals. Making Niteroi a viable alternative for a long term stay or real estate for sale.

While cost is undoubtedly an advantage, there is unquestionably a negative aspect, that being accessibility. People who have rentals in Niteroi have a commute to struggle with, since the city is found across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. During rush hour, the bridge can be a pain. Thankfully, there is another solution. 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 option.

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

So that's it. It's an area to live that people almost certainly don't give much thought about, but it's possible that they should. Anyone that is seeking to move to Brazil and has to work within a spending plan should definitely give some thought to what Niteroi real estate can give.




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