My friend and I are moving to Rio De Janeiro with 5000USD a piece. We want to stay close to Copacabana?

Question

We want to stay near Copacabana and Ipanema so we can get loaded and have an easy time getting home. We both have 5grand a piece. How long will be able to stay? Could we find a decent apartment for 600-1000USD a month? Or even less? I don't want some shack that I am ashamed to bring my Brazilian queen home to :). Can any of you guys offer any suggestions? I want to be close to this area but just don't want to spend tons and tons of money to do it. Help! Thanks guys

Answer 1

If you want to share an apartment I live right between Copacabana and Ipanema. My apartment has 4 bedrooms and I am 25 yo living alone. I charge us$200,00 each with breakfast and free Internet. phone number 55-21-2287-3355 e mail [e-mail]

Answer 2

Believe me with the money both of you have, you will be able to rent a very decent place to crash and could really enjoy yourself in the process....Have a great trip and enjoy yourself, there was a Playboy something that lives in Rio and was willing to rent rooms, in his 4 bedroom, home or apt. for 250.00 a month, should he answer your questions, contact him, he seems like a nice guy....He answers alot of questions regarding Brazil....

Again, have a fabulous time, I do believe I answered you once before....

Answer 3

rent a motor home

Answer 4

What I would do would find a place about 3 blocks or so from the beach. The prices drop  when you get that far from the beach and its still very close.  Once you get a feel for the place after a couple of days and look around there are people there that rent apartments but be cautious http://www.hostelz.com/hotels/Brazil/Cop...

Answer 5

There are agencies that arrange apartments for foreigners in Rio. I have never had any dealings with them. Do your own due diligence.

If you ever decide to make a longer-term investment, there's a trustworthy firm that sells condos in Rio to foreigners called Luxo Rio.

You may also want to post an inquiry on forums specifically about Rio de Janeiro.