@@Karl__Pierre hey, yes or São Paulo. But I have also thought about Curitiba because i hear it’s much cheaper and safer. I think my main concern is safety and being able to explore properly!
Hey there fellow ENTP, I think you nailed the benefits of living in Barra. The rental cost tend to be much lower than in Leblon and Ipanema and sometimes even in Copa. If you take into consideration security then barra is maybe the best place in RJ to live. The problem I see living here is the cost of living having risen a lot bc of all the new rich people that moved here. I think overall Barra has the best cost-benefit of Rio, especially in the Jardim Oceânico and ABM regions (you could take into consideration the houses regions in barra, but I think they only apply to those who are thinking on staying long term). Nice video btw. Hope to see more videos from BRASIL in your channel!
Really glad I found this channel. Planning for temporary relocation to Rio and this video is super helpful. Subscribed and looking forward to watching the other videos.
@@Karl__Pierre lol I am always searching for a new destination or a place to move to. I live in Los Angeles. You know, I was t Rio a few years ago right before the Covid. My hotel was right at the beach. It felt a little touristy. I was there for a week. I think I didn’t get a good sense of rio. But I am not sure.
Thanks Tomas. I will be covering rio Brazil again from a more professional perspective I'm trying to film 30 minute television type spots. Where in Rio are you considering?
Love Leblon however personally, Ipanema is my favourite. Anywhere between posto 8-10. Posto 9 the perfect median…between beach front and the metro Nossa Senhora. Perfect mix of Copa and Leblon, short walking distance to Copanema ;-) Apoador, Copacabana, Lagoa and Shopping Leblon 👍🏻 plus shorter distance via Uber to centro or Urca/Botofogo
Excellent video and super informative. I have long wanted to travel to that area, but as a solo traveler I’ve worried about the safety of the areas. Out of all the areas you mentioned the one most appealing to me is Leblon, shopping restaurants and improves security all sounds good to me. Ipanema sounds good too, sounds beautiful and a little more laid back which I like. I really have to take my time and make my way through more of your videos because I truly want to get into real estate and learn about passive income.
Awesome city. I've gotten so much push back over crime. How is your English would love to have someone from the city talk about life there and crime/safety
@@Karl__Pierre Here is how I see the question about Violence here. Rio de Janeiro is the most famous city of Brazil, but if you dig deeper, you are going to discover that there are cities much more dangerous, in relative terms, than Rio. But a mix of bad politicians and comercial interest of newspapers makes Rio looks far more dangerous. As your friend from São Paulo told you, caution is something that you must use. People of Brazil are really welcoming and are going to tell you "be carefull with that, don't go to that place". I have seem that kind of places everywhere in the world: Miami, NY, Italy, London. The diference between those places and Rio is that our people have been neglected by goverment for much time, and being poor and not seeing this around the world, made us believe that we are the only ones suffering that problem. In my opinion that is the feeling that compel us to tell the world we are experiencing this problem. Well, this comment is getting big enough. Summing up, I feel safe enough in the neighboorhods you described in your video, as I mentioned before, I have lived in NY and London. The violence is present in Rio? I can't deny that, but being careful you are not getting in trouble. I was owner of a Hostel here and never had problems with violence with any of my guests. I can tell you more if you are interested.
I was in Copacabana with my Brasilera fiance a month ago. I think You're right about the neighborhoods. It was our first time visiting (she's from São Paulo). We both feel like the city is the right mix of everything. It's really magical.
Great video production quality. You could mention that those "low" prices are for long-term rentals excluding utilities (difficult to attain for foreigners) in zona sul. AirBNB monthly prices for more accurate costs which are inclusive. $400+ Copacabana, $700+ Ipanema, $1,000+ Leblon USD
@@Karl__Pierre Sure. I've lived in Brazil for over a year. 1) You need Portuguese or hire a translator to not be price gouged. 2) Most foreigners will want to rent a furnished, month-to-month because of the tourist visa. 3) You need a CPF, a local bank account and time to get utilities + internet setup thus a longer rental agreement will be necessary.
Take a look into Vitória (Espírito Santo), Curitiba (Paraná), Florianópolis (Santa Catarina) and João Pessoa (Paraíba). If possible try to visit all of them and see what fits you the most. I know a lot of people from Rio who moved to those places because they are much cheaper and safer!
Good video, I have been to Rio and like your picks, someone’s choices depends on what style of life they want. If you want more action and choices, definitely Copa and Barra. Sao Conrado seems to be the quietest neighborhood, but it has amenities like a mall and it’s beachfront. Ipanema and especially Leblon are more upscale than Copa and Leme, you chose the neighborhood with the highest real estate prices in South America.
Leblon is nice hahaha. I like it there top two choices. The next videos will feature other neighborhoods in Rio, I make my way out to Cabo Frio and Buzious
Wow, thanks for the positive feedback- Just wait for my release on Colombia. I am pushing quality higher and trying to land network backing. Eventually I will.
@@Karl__Pierre We pray for this to happen bro ! Also, you should reach a 100k subs before the end of next year I will be getting in touch with you regarding property in Barr’s Da Tijuca. I am learning Portuguese at the moment. Will be moving there and working online in April next year. How do I contact you?
I much prefer Barra da Tijuica- it's my favourite neighbourhood in Rio. It's like Miami in the 60s before it got spoiled . Great bike lanes, uncrowded beaches . It's a high security area - lots of Rio militia people live there and there's only a couple of ways in and out ... Got bored with Copacabana/Ipanema 20 years ago . Condos In Barra have balconies , amenities etc . Lot of people I know moved to Barra and now they rent out their old Copacabana places on airbnb . I base myself in Barra for the week , biking etc , cheap flights to Europe etc but I like to go Sao Paulo for the nightlife at the weekend ( night life in Rio is ok ,nightlife in Sao Paulo is the best in the world )when the business people are out of town . Learning Portuguese is everything obviously .....Uber is dirt cheap , all the convenience of a private driver for less than a bus journey in a major European city .
I was born in Rio de Janeiro and migrated to New York City with my parents back in the 1970s I've been here all my life but I do think time to time to retire in Rio when I first left Rio Barra did not exist Barra is known as the second Rio de Janeiro and I just love it, if I could find something reasonably cheap I well love to live in Barra💓💕💕
To add to what you have said: If you choose to live in Barra, you will need a car, whereas in Leblon, Ipanema, Gavea, Copacabana, you can walk everywhere (supermarkets, drugstores, etc.) Barra also only has subway to its beginning. It is a very "extended" neighborhood. I am carioca and I live in Rio. The best places to live here are Leblon and Ipanema, but both are very expensive. If you ask me, the cost of living in Rio is not worth it. We paid way too much and get much less in return.
Thanks for sharing. Yes in Barra you need a car. That's why Leblon is my first choice. As an American I think Rio is inexpensive. Comparing to Miami/Fort Lauderdale where I am, the cost for a home is about 65 cheaper and than cost of living....much much cheaper. But for a Brazilian earning typical salaries it's expensive. Where would you live instead?
@@Karl__Pierre If I am not mistaken, Leblon is the most expensive neighborhood in South America. If not the most, then definitely top 3. You should visit Florianopolis next if you have never been. I wouldn't mind living there if I could find a job there. Sao Paulo is also better than Rio because you have more options. A carioca who lives in Leblon, Ipanema, Gavea, Lagoa, does not want to move to other neighborhoods like Tijuca, or any other "cheaper" neighborhoods. A "paulista" (ppl born in Sao Paulo) probably wouldn't mind as much if they had to move to a cheaper neighborhood. In Rio these neighborhoods are a world appart (in terms of organization, structure, cleanliness, etc). In Sao Paulo no. You have really nice, friendly, clean, organized, affordable neighborhoods.
Copacabana is cool but I was definitely drawn to ipanema. Next time I plan on visiting the city of Salvador next time. Great content as always for people who are interested in the move
A great video . I visited Rio de Janeiro in 2019. I stayed in the downtown area. I stayed at a nice hotel for about 26 dollars a day this included a good breakfast. I understand the dollar is even stronger now.The neighborhood had everything that you needed and great transportation it was easy to get to all areas of Rio de Janeiro. But I'm planning an extended visit to Rio I hope to find a two bedroom apartment in the Copacabana Beach area it's doesn't have to be right on the beach but close hoping 😢 I can find something for around a thousand dollars a month unfurnished. Wish me luck. I spent 30 days in Rio it was awesome 👌.
You can certainly find something in that price range. I would say consider Barra da Tijuca really nice places, newer than copacabana same beautiful beach. Let's tourists. Better experience In my opinion, then Leblon, then Ipanema. I'm not a fan of copacobana. I feel you can get a furnished place for that budget.
ENTPLIFE thank you for this information. Just to give you a little of my background I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for nearly 10 years. I own a home in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. I want to live like a local and try to avoid the tourist crowd at all costs. I just fell in love 😍 with Rio de Janeiro and want to spend time there living as a local. Again thank you for the information it was greatly appreciated by me. Safe travels to you. Oh yeah I love 💘this part of the world.
For me Rio is the most beautiful city in the world and I travel a Lot. I would love to live their once in my life. The people are superwelcoming and pretty sexy🤭
I agree I feel it has the right mix of real life. Mountains meet the ocean line like the Pacific. Tropical weather for most regions. A mix of African, indigenous, and european culture and people. Also a live life and enjoy On the other end economic disparity, the results if corruption etc so it feels pretty real idk how else to describe it
I'm interested in Ubatuba in the region known as the Green Coast (Costa Verde/Litoral Norte). Hoping to buy there next May, after doing more research on the bureaucratic hoops I'll have to jump through.
@@Karl__Pierre I would love to connect with you to get more info on investing in real estate with you. I didn't find too many details on your site. I started watching your channel while doing searches related to moving to Brazil. My family and I live in Southern California and are currently in the process of closing on a house in Ubatuba. We plan on moving there in a few months. We currently have an Airbnb in Palm Springs, and plan to lease our current home while we are living in Brazil.
I know you've been in Rio by yourself, but I have so many friends that run off from Rio due to the huge crime rates. All of them have been hit in one or other way. They all speak about having to live with extra security (condos, bullet proof cars, ...), and always having a sixth sense for when someone is about to hit them. Compare crime rates for Rio and anywhere in Portugal. Best of luck!!
Where there's poverty this will always happen. Most of the time it's petty like a cellphone etc. I also think it's where you are and what you're doing. There was a time that NY was like this. Thanks for the heads up. Are you living in Portugal
@@Karl__Pierre Yeap. Yeap, living in Portugal. And in Brasil, either Rio or S. Paulo it's a bit more than petty crime... Hope this works for you, best of luck!!
@@TheShadowVortX idk I guess since I'm from an environment where there was an annual murder counter for my city, knew 4 people murdered before I was 14, and a country where crazy people with guns will shoot up a day care or concert... I just don't see Brazil as being that unsafe. The way is see it is if I get robbed I get robbed the person doing the robbing needs what I have way more than I do to get to that point. As far as murder goes. The trend there revolves around gang violence and drugs. That is avoidable. I imagine Portugal is safer than Brazil mainly due economics. Crime and economics go hand and hand.
@@Karl__Pierre I see what you mean, but just the fact of knowing anyone that has been murdered, is just beyond what I accept as ok for either living or raising my family. I mean... If I didn't have any other way... I would have to survive, but I don't see you in such position. Of course there's crime in every country in the world, including Portugal... But violent crime is another level...
I really like the Sao Conrado area Around Hotel Nacional. But I would consider Barra di tijuca area. That is a huge beach and runs for miles. If I can find a ! bedroom apt or condo. for 700 monthly. I would consider coming for 3 months first . Then after I would make the move. Need to lrarn portuguese first or enough to get around.
Subbed! Great channel. Looking to invest in Brazil and would be interested on how international property buying works, especially for Brazil. Is it a cash purchase?
Mostly all cash. That's the downside. Credit is not easy to get as a foreigners. System is slow etc. Setup some time to chat would love to advise however I can.
My sister and I are starting a home health care business in Florida and I plan to live half a year in South America as a missionary and half a year in Florida doing the business. I want to learn all I can from you. Currently living in Lima, Peru with my lovely Peruvian wife.( come a check it out) Enjoy your videos.
I love Lima, miraflores is amazing. What you are thinking is doable however at the startup point if doing home health you will have to be present for the majority of the year. Shoot me an email at info@entplife.com fyi it might be better for you to start with Healthcare Staffing.
Well, you are aware that we speak Portuguese in Brazil, aren't you? Of course we, Brazilians, can communicate in Spanish to a certain extent, but it's definitely another language. Think about English and Dutch, for instance: a few similarities are not enough to put them in the same bag.
@@darcibaptista5165 I think she is saying that she's focused on the Spanish language to relocate to a Spanish speaking country vs moving to Brazil in general... but would Visit the county as a tourist
@@Karl__Pierre l lived in the USA Washington DC up to 40.lm 48 now.8 years in South Africa.We have the best shape black weman hands down my brother.But Brazil Dominican republic give you that face haha.
Try to buy property in these countries and pic up all the visas you can.Property means no getting up for work .l have 57 tenants in South Africa.I was A janitor in the USA.Now l traveled the world almost like you.
hey ENTP bro, love this. Q: i want to become a self employed millionaire but not sure where to start! what is the best tip on that? im a hard worker but just need to know where to begin lol. What is up with the Mrs, is she shy? Maybe you can interview her one day about you and we can learn about you through her perspective on being partners with a successful business man! that would be cool!
Misses stays on the other side of the camera in her own world. Gotta keep somethings personal. Regarding the the self employed millionaire, I'm not sure. What are your strengths and weaknesses. Also what industry expertise do you have. Lastly what do you love doing that would never feel like work?
@@Karl__Pierre Cool thanks! thanks for the starting point questions, i will meditate on that! hats off to the misses, i know what its like to be in ones own world
Hahahahaha yup. On my way to RIO, a private pilot calculating the approach, look out the window see sail boats and think damn I should rent one for a day ...but wait I'm not certified...yeah I need to finish that so I can buy a boat, lease it on airbnb, and eventually sail solo around the world hahah. ENTP LIFE
I like your thought process of "let me go, check out properties globally and live international lifestyle" than several other RU-vid anchors who talk about "bug-out-of-here-to- retire-elsewhere." In today's world it's so difficult to predict even 5 years from now let alone retirement age"
@@Karl__Pierre Well, I wouldn't call Gigoia part of Barra, actually it's kind of a favela, a bit more gentrified and with a hip paint. It was built completely irregularly on a natural preserve, it has no sanitation, trash lies around and gets thrown into the lagoon, most constructions were and are still built illegally, and I think the people there can be quite shady. Of course it has one or the other restaurant and hostels, but once you look below the surface, it's really kind of a favela.
@@r.f.9872 I like it there. Not sure what you want me to tell you... people have options based on what they want to deal with and pay for. I've seen pretty nice properties there. I'm generally an optimist and presenting what I have seen. Where would you want to live, how much would you budget and why ? Contribute some feedback that a viewer may find useful.
Copacabana, used to be trendy back in the 50s, 60s, nowadays, is dirty, and not so safe, instead of Copacabana, i rather choose, Botafogo, Urca, jardim botânico, Lagoa, laranjeiras, and Cosme Velho.
That's correct. Not advised to stroll through as a gringo tourist with a camera filming. But it's obvious the views are amazing just look at the mountains the community is built on
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Beautiful city great place to visit always wanted to go to carnival there. But as far as living there it’s a No 4 me. Crime is bad and the people who you would turn to help you (the police) are corrupt. And I’m not a scary person or a person that generally worries about crime because of how I grew up. I keep my head on a swivel anyway. But as you get older there is just some things you just don’t want to worry about. Also like the other person commented Brazil is racist as hell, I’ve watched several documentaries about there racism problems. But then again it’s not like America isn’t 🤣
I get the danger part but south America has so many different cultures and skin tones I think that's a bit of an over exaggeration. Every where is racist if you want it to be. Or if that's what your focused on you'll find it.
