Experience in Niterói, Brazil by Marina

What is it like to live in Niterói? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Niterói is a medium city right next to Rio de Janeiro. Its perfect to those who want to visit Rio but don't want to live in a Big city. We have beautiful beaches and natural beauty, nice bars and a nice night life because of a big federal university that is hosted in the city.

What is the student lifestyle like in Niterói?

Its a calm city that is used to receive students from outside. You wouldn't regret

How much does it cost to live in Niterói?

From 1.000 to 1.800 reais

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Niterói? Is there any advice you can give?

its not difficult because there are a lot of people who rent rooms for students. If you are going to study in UFF you should live around Ingá, Boa Viagem, Gragoatá or Icaraí. Live in the city center is not that good.
There are some people who studies in Niterói and lives in Rio or the opposite, but the traffic can be really heavy

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

We have many nice restaurants and burguer places, but also cheap places to eat (where students go). As in the hole country we eat a loads of rice and beans with meat.

What places would you recommend visiting in Niterói?

Beaches from Região Oceânica, Parque da cidade, MAC museum, Caminho Niemeyer

Is it good to eat out in Niterói? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes. I like most of burger places and the restaurants around Rua Nóbrega.

Is the nightlife good in Niterói? Where is good to go?

in weekends i rather go to clubs in Rio but we have an really nice and cheap students spot called cantareira, where ALL students go on Thursday; we have cool (and more expansive) bars in São Francisco and Rua Nóbrega.

What advice would you give future students heading to Niterói?

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