Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Obtaining cheap apartment penthouses in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema and Copacabana

By Louis Araujo


When speaking about Rio de Janeiro, people typically think about it as a spot to travel. Going on that exotic vacation, perhaps hoping to never come home again to their ho hum flats and apartments. But what about that person who truly 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 cost, perhaps you should think of accommodations for sale in a place like Niteroi.

Niteroi is a city just outside of Rio, but actually is quite attainable. While still being a pleasant place, with some beaches of its own, the big appeal to living in Niteroi is the fact that the cost of living is much lower than equivalent places in Rio de Janeiro. So it is definitely an option worth considering if you are planning a permanent 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 surely an advantage, there is certainly a downside, that being convenience. People who have rentals in Niteroi have a commute to struggle with, since the city is situated across the bay from Rio de Janeiro. During rush hour, the bridge can be a pain. Fortunately, 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 choice.

Real estate options are also a consideration, though there are most likely better sites in Rio to invest your money than Niteroi. While it is located in a great, livable place, Niteroi just isn't experiencing the economic explosion 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-priced place to live. It won't necessarily be the life that you'd experience in Copacabana and Ipanema, but you could certainly visit those sites on the weekend.

So that's it. It's an area to live that people in all probability don't give much thought about, but it's possible that they should. Anyone that is looking to move to Brazil and has to work within a budget should certainly give some thought to what Niteroi real estate is offering.




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