Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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

By Louis Araujo


When talking about Rio de Janeiro, people generally think about it as a place to travel. Going on that enticing vacation, perhaps hoping to never come home again to their unexciting flats and apartments. But what about that person who in reality does decide to never come home? How do the natives 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 price, perhaps you should think of accommodations for sale in a place like Niteroi.

Niteroi is a city just outside of Rio, but really is quite readily available. While still being a good place, with some beaches of its own, the big advantage to living in Niteroi is the fact that the price of living is much lower than similar places in Rio de Janeiro. So it is definitely an option worth taking into consideration if you are thinking about 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 price is undoubtedly an advantage, there is definitely a drawback, that being ease of access. 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. Fortunately, 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 option.

Real estate possibilities are also a consideration, though there are perhaps better areas in Rio to invest your money than Niteroi. While it is located in a 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 low-priced place to live. It won't necessarily be the life that you would experience in Copacabana and Ipanema, but you could certainly visit those locations on the weekend.

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




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