When discussing Rio de Janeiro, people normally think about it as a spot to travel. Going on that incredible vacation, perhaps hoping to never come home again to their ho hum flats and apartments. But what about that person who basically does decide to never come home? How do the locals 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 accessible. While still being a good place, with some beaches of its own, the big benefit to living in Niteroi is the fact that the expense of living is much lower than similar places in Rio de Janeiro. So it is definitely an option worth pondering if you are considering 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 wide 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 absolutely a downside, that being accessibility. 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. 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 alternative.

Real estate options are also a consideration, though there are possibly better areas 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 places 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 spots on the weekend.

So that's it. It's a place to live that people most likely don't give much thought about, but maybe they should. Anyone that is looking to transfer to Brazil and has to work within a spending budget should unquestionably give some thought to what Niteroi real estate can give.