🇧🇷 Lived in Rio de Janeiro 4 Years I The Harsh Reality Part: 1
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- I've been coming to Rio de Janeiro for well over 12 years now and lived nearly 5 years of my life here.
I know some people will not like what I have to say but it is the truth from my experience of being in this place for so long. Unfortunately crime has gotten worse and worse and if you are not a seasoned veteran this city will eat you alive and just straight up burn you out.
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Even as a Brazilian I'd never live in RJ, I really think some gringos are really brave, it's a hell no for me.
I’ve lived in Rio, Salvador and have traveled to Sao Paulo. All the people from Salvador and Sao Paulo that I’ve asked about which cities in Brazil are dangerous have told me that Rio is the most dangerous city in Brazil
I just returned from a trip to Rio. I was robbed at gunpoint on the first night by 5 guys on motos and bicycles. That was the end of that vacation.
Really?… omg. Where in Rio.
@chicagomike Lapa. Right in front of the famous aqueduct/tram bridge and the famous cathedral.
did you even have time to taste the barbecue?
Sorry that your experience was not a good one. I still like it here but unfortunately the security is weak.
One of the first rule of thumb when vacationing in a foreign country is, do not be out at night.
I have spent 7 weeks in Rio and I completely agree with everything said in your video.
I also wanted to move there, but the more I get to know the city, the more I think it's a bad bad idea. Rio has amazing tourist potential, but crime f***s it up unfortunately.
It has definitely gotten worse over the last 10 + years that I've been coming here especially the 4 years I've lived here. It really shows you it's true self.
@@MrAZYYZ This is not true, many cities is more dange-rous than Rio( let alone in South zone) but this is good we dont want y'all here either!
As a person who grew up in Rio I totally agree with everything you said. Your disappointment is palpable. I live in UK today and plan to move back to Rio in 2029/2030. I have made a list of DO'S and DON'T for when I am back. Trusting other people is out of question.
In 4 or 5 years it’s likely gonna be worse. It’s never getting better.
Hi Nick... Carioca here.. I'm really sorry for this video/statement and the worst part is that I really cannot contest what you said. Still, I can try to find some reason in all your very, very realistic points :
1 - 'doing the bare minimum' - It's a harsh fact, specially if you deal with clerks, sellers or minimum wage workers... the fact is that our youth have a sad and, I'm afraid to say, defeated behaviour. Since there is no future or growth perspective why to give some effort or smile? This behaviour changes when you go to the hospitality business where peopleba are better paid , are much more educated and trained, even so, since our hospitality industry is crowded the employers need to hire people from other cities or states. A few months ago I went into a very nice chinese restaurant near the copacabana shore, incredible food, great service... everyone was from other countries and this is sad. It proves our education and training system have failed.
2 - 'security' Rio is a city of many contrasts and this is from almost a century ago and I say this not as some media like to praise as a 'place of integration and many colors', this is not the real reason. We have an unspoken apartheid here, your place of origin, more than many places in the world, will set your lifespan, will define if you will face your final destiny in a bus robbery or a police raid. I lived this for a half century and only for a few moments in history or on some places you can find some peace of mind to walk without looking back all the time
better luck in floripa
Thank you! I still like Rio but it’s just become too much.
I was born and raised in Rio and lived in the best neighborhood there, which is Leblon, but I am happy I don’t live there anymore. I totally agree with everything you said. I still go to Rio, to see family and friends, but stay in Leblon all the time, it’s considered a less dangerous neighborhood because there are more police and security guards on the streets. I live in the US, things are changing here too, but no comparison with Rio. It’s a shame, because the nature is so beautiful there! 😥
@@mariagomes-un9ds It is a beautiful country but is not being taken care the way it should. There are few good people here but even they are getting fed up and leaving to countries like USA, Canada and Portugal.
Rio is an amazing place to visit 🇧🇷
I took a sabbatical year and lived in Rio, Flamengo, area, and I'll never go back there. People are really unpleasant. They don't have manners, not to mention the constant watching over your shoulder. Service is terrible, the city is filthy everywhere you go, traffic is a nightmare and I can go on for hours. I didn't have to go to work. I can't imagine what it would've been trying to make a buck in that environment. Beautiful scenery, bad human factor.
I lived in Rio for 7 years and I totally agree with you! Try visiting my hometown Belo Horizonte, because despite being a capital, it is much more peaceful to live in. Florianópolis is excellent, as is the southern region of Brazil.
Crime is growing in Canada too, unfortunately. People need to start looking beyond major cities. In both Canada and Brazil. Small towns in Canada are calm as well as most towns in Brazil.
When you mentioned scams and stuff, well... I don't know how long you've been away from Canada. But due to some types of recent immigration I don't even pick up the phone or trust anybody either, pure scamming everywhere you look too. I'm from Sao Paulo and have been in Canada for 18 years and I've noticed some serious decline in the quality of life in the country. So it's getting harder now to find a spot to live in peace. I like taking public transit as I hate driving and the TTC is becoming housing for the unhoused pretty much. It stinks (in the literal sense as in smell) and there are always homeless people living in it these days, specially on winter. Encampments pretty much everywhere, safe injection zones being installed in the place where I pay a lot of money to live in to soon be filled with people high walking around my neighbourhood, anyway. Plenty of frustration in most cities in the world right now. Although, I do agree with you Rio is very very intense, next level intense, I'm not denying that. Just saying you may not find the Canada you left right now, the decline is real, very real.
IN ASIA AS WELL!!!!
PEOPLE HURTING EACH OTHER EVEN FOREIGNER..LOTS OF FOREIGNERS DYING IN THAILAND......OR ATTACKS IN SOME MAJOR CITIES OF SOUTH EAST ASIA
Nick and I talk often we sometimes talk about the ILLS of "Rio de Sujeiro" as they call it....lol
I love Rio. It's a great city with LOTS of entertainment options, but I can definitely see what Nick is saying. I get addicted to the energy and vibe of the city. With that being said...
Copacabana on the weekend is the worst with the vendors. You can't even enjoy the beach. Copacabana and Ipanema are often filthy, with debris floating in the water. I prefer Leme although it's pretty much the same thing. Homelessness, beggars, and drug addicts abound in Copa.
Rio is also a very dirty city, with dog shit and garbage littered on the streets. I once saw trail of horse shit on the street in Centro.
And I hate the "bait and switch" business tactics that some people use in Rio.
If you have a little paper you can live a fantastic lifestyle, but you definitely have to pace yourself or you WILL burn out. I burn out every time I go to Rio, and I stay for months at a time.
As far as the women, any attractive woman you meet you'll think in the back of your head "is she a pro?" Because like I've said many times, a lot of women are hooking full-time, part-time, or some-time.
UR LYING MISERABLE ARABE FROM NORTH AFRICA IN SP!! U RE COMPARING THE BEACHES OF BRAZIL WITH YOUR BEACHES IN NORTH AFRICA AND THAT OF ASIA? NON COMPARISON IN CLEANLINESS,THUS STOP COMPLAIN ACCURSED FOREIGNERS
AND NOBODY IS PIN YOUR BALLS THERE AGAINST YA WILL NEITHER ANY BRAZILIANS BROUGHT YOUR SS THERES AGAINST YOUR WILL,SO WHY DONT LIVE?
AND DONT WORRY ABOUT VENDORS,AT LEAST THEY ARE NOT CHEATING ON PEOPLE OR ASKING YUR PAUPER FOREIGNERS TO FEED THEM,,THEY ARE HAVING A DECENT LIVING UGLY MEN!!
UNLIKE YOUR COUNTRY WHERE THERE ARE SCAMMERs TRYING TO TAKE YOUR MONEY.EVEN BANGING ON YOUR DOOR TO TAKE SOME MONEY OUT OF U! UNDER THE PRETEXT OF "CHARITY!" OR TRYING TO SELL USELESS STUFFS! AND CREATE MORE SCAMS,,U DONT TELL THE BRAZILIAN PEOPLE WHAT THEY SHOULD SELL ON THEIR BEACHES WHICH ARE CLEANER THAN YOURS IN AFRICA OR ASIA,MFS!
NICK MY FOOT THIS ONE HAS THE FACE OF A ABDUNEZAR! LIKE U,SICKINING MAN
Solid info right here fo sho! U should maybe make a video elaborating on the "bait & switch" business practices as a warning & what to look out for for incoming visitors
@@bonitaoestranho I will and more 😄
It’s simple: It’s tropical Gotham City 😎 lol
I've lived in São Paulo for over 35 years and love it here. Rio de Janeiro is for vacation only.
I've moved to villa mariana for 6 months with my wife and son, we have a house in a nice area but our friend got robbed at gunpoint 50 metres from our house at 11am. I think anywhere in Brazil you need to take precautions. What part of SP are you in and how do you like the area?
@@rockysmickey3797Vila Mariana é um bom bairro, tem metrô, perto do Ibirapuera e é bastante familiar. Não custa tão caro como Pinheiros Jardins e Itaim
@@ts.9482 Sim, boa cost benefit aqui
Sorry to hear that but that has been the reality in Brazil in the past decade, violence getting worse. Im from Sao Paulo and it’s been a while since I visited Rio, and I love Rio. The other said part is that Im living in Toronto for the past 4 years but I absolutely hate the weather here, I hate so much that sometimes I think I would prefer the violence. Anyways, I hope both of us one day find a place we truly like to live.
Yes I can’t take the cold weather for 6 months a year this is why I choose Brazil over Toronto
I was born in Rio, a long time ago. Because I worked for airlines I fly from London to Rio, once or twice a year. I agree with your analysis.
I have seen throughout all these years a continuing erosion in safety whilst walking the streets. We were robbed several times in Copacabana. Robbed at gun point, together with the other 23 passengers on a bus from Galeao to Copa. Yet we keep on going back because the vast majority of people are good and we love the place. I wish you luck in your forthcoming move.
You dont even know the city you live, it isnt a rive you cross from Niteroi to Rio, it is a Bay. Copacabana is not a good place, just tourists like there, but here you are circulating recording with your cell phone, in a clean beach inside a big city, so it doesnt seem you are really honest about that. Rio is a city with almost 7 million people and 30% lives in favelas but It is not like every day you have a kidnapped bus, this is ridiculous.
@@lucianogomes7881 also said he would stay there for another 1 or 2 years, if it's that bad I would imagine he leave in a very near future. Sounds like a depression that ex-pats suffer from after a few years. Been living her for more than 30 years and I love it.
I used to live in Brazil, but using a public transportation never came in to my mind. Always had my car and moto. Rio is not safe and i personally would not live in Rio de janeiro because its a dark place after all. You never can chillout. There are better places to live in Brazil.
I'm from Northeast Brazil. The authorities have abandoned Rio de Janeiro. I suggest visiting the Northeast, especially Joao Pessoa, Aracaju, and Maceio. I'm living in Toronto now, but I hope to return to Brazil soon.
@@manoelleonardo2059 Hello, which of these cities would you recommend for surfing? Which is the safest? I ask because I’m going to Brazil next year, and I am traveling solo.
@@keno1069 João Pessoa Northeast and Florianópolis south. There are more places, but these two is well known places, safe and beautiful
Por que quer voltar pro Brasil Manoel? Canadá não tá bom?
That's ironic, because this mans (NMT) is from Toronto, & left for Brazil lol
Toronto is circling the drain too sadly.
Hey Nick, take your time, i also had my ups and downs in Rio.
No idea why you are surprised. The entire world knows that Rio is a terrible place to live. Floripa is definitely an option. I'm living in Santos and absolutely love it. If you want to stay close to Rio check out options such as Teresópolis. But Rio as a place to live is definitely a hell no and you honestly should have known that.
Never said I was surprised. I won't be staying in Rio forever.
Santos is a "Rio de Janeiro que deu certo".
@@nickmusttravel Lots of foreigners ins Floripa nowadays. It's a beautiful city (with great seafood - particularly oysters), but very car dependent. You should give Santos a look. It's confortably close to São Paulo but more laid back.
Appreciate the honesty Nick- looking forward to part 2
I’am Carioca and you damn right in every point. I lived in America for a while and I know what you talking about
I've seen a post on fb with a veeery similar sentiment. People really do get fed up with all these things. And this really is specific to Rio it seems
Yes and in Espririto Santo was nicer than Rio as in far less harassment and begging.
As a Brazilian who traveled around the country, I can say that there are many good and calm places to live in. Rio still has many problems as a legacy of the enormous slavery that there was in the region (it was the second Capital during the colonization), such as many social inequalities etc. and all the resulting social problems. It will still take a long time for everything to be "absorbed". People born in Rio are already used to them. But not Brazilians from other regions and people from some countries.
It is definitely the worst place in all the places I've been in Brazil when it comes to manners and proper etiquette.
@nickmusttravel , I was not born in Rio and I agree in many things. On the other hand, it's incredible how some foreigners from countries considered very "formal" like the way that locals in Rio are, despite their problems etc. An example is the channel "Swedish Gringo". He had problems in Rio, lived some time in the Northeast, but came back to the city... I myself, traveling abroad, faced behaviors that would be considered extremely rude in Brazil (even in Rio de Janeiro), especially in Northern Europe. I think that certain behaviors being considered "normal or tolerable" in each country also have cultural aspects as well. Each person decides what is worth most to them. If what they consider negative bothers them much more, they move to another city or even country.
@nickmusttravel , sometimes I see channels of Brazilians abroad and what they say is incredible for us in Brazil. An example is a Brazilian living in Norway. He tried to make friends there and invited coleagues of work for a "Brazilian barbecue" at his home. He spend much money, the Norwegian colleagues went, had a great day etc. After that, when all these Norwegians saw him on the street, they turned away and didn't even greet him, as if he didn't exist... That is extremely shocking and rude here, but maybe "normal" there...
@@nancyleal2529 Well for me if I had to pick one, it is a no contest, the intensifying crime and violence that yes has always been there but is ever increasing. I can deal with rude and people with no manners because everywhere in the world has them but the crime, its on another level.
@@nickmusttravel , yes and since the pandemic things got worse; more people on the streets etc. I have heard that not only in Brazil, unfortunately. Last year a Brazilian teenager was stabbed and killed, without any reason, in a Toronto subway station. His parents emigrated to Canada in search of a better quality of life... I am not trying to compare both cities or countries; just an example of how unpredictable life is, no matter where we are... I also think that the sensacionalist media in Rio (home to the largest television networks in the country) causes a feeling of generalization. But, yes, the city has many problems, worse in some neighborhoods. If you are feeling unsecure, no matter the reasons, just move to another region in the country. Rio is only the most famous abroad, but there are many nice places where you can feel more peaceful.
can't stress enough. In brazil (especially rio) only walk around what you are willing to lose. take a cheap burner phone with you that costs $150 and no more money than you need. keep the gold and iphones at home. it's not worth the risk.
Been coming for last 30 years, have never been robbed.
Absolutely right. No need to dress flashy either. Regular tee, flipflops and shorts. Try to look as poor as possible.
@@kevinvictor911 That is great that you have not but there is always a first time for everything. I have not been mugged either.
sao paulo isnt quite that bad, some parts yes but generally no
GIVEN THEIR DNA.....ARE YOUR DUDES JUDGING YA OWN ANCESTRALS
FOR I SEE NON WHITE PEOPLE THERE...DOING THIS..THEY ARE MOSTLY NON WHITES DOING THIS KIND OF DESOHONEST STUFF,PRETTY MUCH AS THERE ARE IN YOUR PLACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA,OR ASIA
AH AHH AHAHH AHHH? AHHHHHHHHHH
The worst thing about Rio de Janeiro is the heat between November and February-simply unbearable. If you're planning to live in Brazil, you should choose between the states of São Paulo and Santa Catarina. If you prefer beaches, João Pessoa or a smaller city like Ilhabela or Paraty are good options.
That is definitely not the worst thing about Rio de Janeiro in my opinion lol I left the cold specifically for the heat.
@@nickmusttravel But above 35 is too much; you can't produce a lot. I think it's one of the reasons why so many companies moved to São Paulo. In Rio de Janeiro, it's hard to convince employees to work overtime or put in the hard work. Life in São Paulo is more work-focused. There's a cultural factor, and the beach also plays a role. It's a bit like London and Paris.
I traveled to Cabo Frio and Buzios last year. I really like Brazil. I'd like to return next year and surf. The beach cities you suggest, are they safe? I'm travelling alone, so for me, safety is a priority. Thanks!
@@keno1069 The safest beach in my opinion in Rio is Barra da Tijuca the rest people have been mugged many times. Plus Barra you won't be harassed by constant vendors and bothered by a dirty beach.
@@keno1069 "Medium and small cities are safe, don't worry."
It's surprising that people don't know that about Rio before migrating. Rio has all the earmarks of a failed state. It is heavily dependent on oil and tourism (seasonal and irregular tax revenues), while struggling with massive debts owed to the federal government. Large parts of the city are controlled by militias and drug cartels, and more than half of the local elites have relocated to Portugal, Miami, or other states in Brazil. In the past 12 years, Rio and Bahia have been the only states in Brazil to experience population decline. In contrast, the south and the rapidly developing Center-West region have received lots of migrants from North/Northeast and Rio, offering a much safer environment and better opportunities. All the other states in Brazil have a love/hate relationship with Rio. We all love Rio, but hate the cariocas. Most of the people from other states share the same feelings you're having. Not even cariocas can stand cariocas. That's why they often leave. Something like 70% of all brazilians (600k) living in Portugal are from Rio. Some crazy stat like that. Overall though, manners and service quality is much better in places like SP, SC, PR and RS. But probably not as pretty.
O problema do Rio de Janeiro começou primeiro com a transferência da capital e depois com sucessivos governos ruins a partir dos anos 80, antes os militares “tomavam conta” da cidade. Outro problema é que o estado do RJ nasceu disfuncional e herdando muita coisa da antiga burocracia federal, o que pesou bastante. SP, por exemplo, já tem um governo próprio estabelecido há 400 anos. A polícia tem 200 anos. As instituições são mais sólidas e eficientes, o RJ foi formado às pressas há apenas 70 anos e ainda assim de um modo gradual. Os militares continuaram a gerenciar até 80 mais ou menos. Nos últimos 40 anos veio a decadência completa
Interesting perspective. I feel like Zona Sul has gotten safer than before especially in the 2000s when I use to visit as a kid. The best is the bubbles of Ipanema/Leblon/Gavea/ of course but overall I don't see any increase in crime. Even homicides rates are down for the city compared to the past. Been here for 3 years with family and have had no problems. But maybe my perspective is off, IDK. And you live regiao dos lagos which is even more chill. If I had to move it would be to the Northeast, somewhere calmer. South is nice but to cold for my tastes.
I've lived all over the place in Rio, Baixa Fluminense, Copacabana, Barra, and now an hour and half away. Sure homicides may have went down but muggings are higher than ever and druggings.
@@nickmusttravel I think Buzios might be the safest place if you want to live by the beach. If not, Teresópolis I want to check out Aracaju, I've heard its the safest and best quality of living in the northeast capitals. I like the south, like Floripa but its too cold and inconvenient.
@@kevinvictor911 I felt comfortable in Buzios. I really like it.
I've always thought that Rio is good as long as you are rich, basically. There's a great deal of inequality in Brazil, and service culture is very strong partially as a result of slavery times. If you live in Leblon, move around that area, have a relatively comfy life, Rio is great. Everything seems to be catered towards the rich. I do like that it is a pretty democratic city regardless, meaning beaches and public places are for all, but racism is strong and inequality too. This could be said about the whole of Brazil but Rio is a perfect example.
Hello, how much income does a person need to be considered rich in Rio?
@@keno1069 To be considered properly rich, at least R$ 50.000,00 a month.
You sound exactly like me in 2007. I lived in Rio/Copacabana for 20 months and came to the same conclusion. Burned out and fed up with all the scheming and scamming and overall rough daily grind.
I can only imagine that in 2007 it was probably much safer than in 2024. It is sad that such a beautiful country is so dangerous and unpredictable.
@@nickmusttravel Probably, but I experienced all the things you spoke of in your video.
brasilians also think rio is a crazy place
I'm Paulista and I can't fathom living in Rio. It's a beautiful city, but it isn't worth it. The services are really bad, but crime rate is in another level. I've never seen a gun near me until i visited Rio. The homicide rate is of 21,1 per 100k inhabitants while in SP that's 6,7 (which is the same as the state of Oklahoma). Unfortunately, Rio is in the hands of criminals.
Would you say that Sao Paulo has less crime and less of a "party and whoring around" culture that Rio?
Brazil needs a urgent revision on it's criminal laws, build more prison, be really tough on crime and all kind of delinquency
Hey I appreciate your honesty. I remember watching your videos a while back wondering how you were still in RIo. Many cool options in Brazil to choose from. None have it all but all have something nice. Keep us updated with your future city and which cities you are considering.
I was ever scared to live in Rio/Sao Paulo to study, ended up in UK after 10 years in Florianópolis where it might be a bit of a country side type of vibes for foreigners but defo safer and slighter reserved people, the weather isn't too hot and is split in 4 seasons. It's a shame that Brazil is overall turning into a worse place among all the capacity to be given good examples. I hope you find your way towards a happier place, take care.
Thank you for sharing the video Nick👍
Nor am I scared but rather exhausted with having to constantly be on alert and not trust anyone. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Rio is historically known to be the lazy capital of Brazil because of the Empire having existed there and letting people with this addiction ask for everything and get something out of you. The culture is less prevalent in other parts of Brazil, which has a different colonization history.
That`s not true historically known to be the laziest city of Brazil is Salvador Bahia !
Saving this for later, sounds like an intriguing topic, força Nick 🇧🇷🍀
Rio is bad even by Brazilian standards. I live in Minas Gerais, and what my friends from Rio de Janeiro tell me about their city is almost unbelievable, it’s so bizarre and unsafe. The precautions they have to take daily seem impractical to me because I’ve always lived in a safe place where you can walk around at any time of the day without any issues. You should consider moving to another city or a safer state, like Santa Catarina, the northern coast of São Paulo, João Pessoa, or even other locations further inland.
Yah it is really sad that there is so many evil bad mofos in this city as it is such a beautiful city full of beautiful nature and beaches. Speaking of beaches, they can't even be bothered to take care of their beaches by keeping them clean, they are always filled with bits of plastic, broken bottles and left over food all the damn time and it all ends up in the ocean. Partially the citizens responsibility but also the government of Rio.
@@nickmusttravel not only that all the trash gets pushed out to niteroi area. I remember that one beach there that got all the trash from the other side swept that way.
@@Black-Circle That would be Icarai beach. Terribly sad state of affairs.
@@nickmusttravel yes thats the one. awful! just awful
Been awhile since I've checked in. Good to see you're back in Brazil. Just arrived to Recife last week, definitely recommend checking out this area!
I plan on going to the Northeast of Brazil.
You can consider other places in Brazil like Balneário Camboriú, a very good and safe option for you and your family.
Floripa is also a very good option :)
I'm living on cost side of São Paulo and I'm very happy.
Man, I used to live in Baixada Fluminense and every day I used to take those buses. I was robbed few times. It’s stressful. Not only the time this happens but even when it isn’t, you are always afraid. Geographically speaking, the city is wonderful, but to live (or even visit), it’s complicated…
I used to live in Duque de Caxias so I know what you mean. It's too bad there are so many terrible people out here.
some people were robbed just arriving from airport
Mas se você é estrangeiro do Canadá ainda 😅. Aí ele vai pro Brasil e pensa “Que tal ir morar no Rio de Janeiro?”
Desculpa mas isso já estava destinado à acontecer, a culpa não é do Rio que sempre foi assim, a culpa é sua que se sujeitou a ir viver numa cidade em que nenhum outro BRASILEIRO acha atraente e seguro pra viver.
Um conselho, vá para o Nordeste.
Hello, I am going to Brazil next year for surfing. Also, because I'm travelling alone, safety is important. Do you have any recommendations for me? Thanks!
@@keno1069 Sou brasileira, não crie essa ilusão de Rio de Janeiro, a paisagem é bonita? Sim. Se sua intenção é visitar ok, mas tome cuidado com seus pertences, se for para balada ou algum samba não aceite bebida de estranhos, mesmo que a pessoa pareça muito simpática ou atraente, "GOLPE" na certa. E não se iluda o Rio e uma cidade que tem tudo é falta tudo.
This is why I go to rio for a week and get my tourist fix.. enjoy the best part and get out before It gets bad..
Being here short term as a tourist is ok but when you are here for years at a time, it can get old real fast. I am still happier here than I was back home though.
I went to Pakistan after 5 years and the atmosphere is not like before. It’s got worse. I heard Rio has got worse.
Sadly this entire place we call Earth is getting worse, don't matter where it is.
If you say Hell de Janeiro, you have my respect. Here’s your like. 😂
What about Leblon / Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca? If you just stay in those neighborhoods better no?
Yes, by far. Copacabana is the worst in all of zona sul.
Rio is unlike any city in the world. It has its own unique, very contagious vibe. It's absolutely amazing to visit and even pass a season; to live there is another story entirely.
This video is very helpful thank you. I visited rio for a few days, and was wondering if id go again. But after your video ill pass. There are other places to visit in Brasil
There are so many nice areas on the coast of sao paulo.
There are many nicer places in Brazil than Rio de Janeiro. Too much extra annoyance here and it is slowly but surely getting worse.
@@nickmusttravel Im going to Brazil next year traveling not just 3 week vacation. I will be going to Fortaleza first and then to cities in the north. For me Rio is for a vacation only. It's not good value/ quality of life for the price. As well as the safety concern.
Thanks for the video. Is it easy to get a Portuguese passport if you have a Brazilian passport?
They are two different countries so unless you have a parent who is of Portuguese decent it is gonna be difficult to obtain a Portuguese passport. Just because you have a Brazilian passport won't make any difference.
Only if you have a Portuguese parent or grandparent. First, you have to apply for Portuguese citizenship as a son or grandson of a Portuguese person (it may take more than two years) and only after that you can get a Portuguese passport.
@ Thank you for information
lisbon is a complete mess now, they let in too many undocumented there
Even for other Brazilians like me who don't live in Rio (I'm from Brasília, and I would never leave my city) we recognize all that shit Rio is going through. It is becoming a real hell de janeiro unfortunately. The city is so pretty, but it became impossible to live in my opinion.
But we can always go there for the holidays and enjoy it!
Visiting is ok but living here is way too complicated for anyone.
This is a l-i-e you don't came here because you have no money and because of that lives om the uglie-st and wort city in Brazil, so stop boy!!
@@nickmusttravelNobody is invited you here, why did you came back, only to bsh our City?
I didn't have a job, I would go on trips in the wild, get a boat and some supplies and go live on a remote island for a week, hike into the mountains or live in a far away village for some time. Touristy areas are so annoying to me
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Niterói Is not across the “River” . It’s across the bay. Guanabara Bay.
I stayed in Recreio dos bandirantes whenever i came to RIO twice. 3 weeks was enough for me and then go back home to London. Next time i visit different cities in Brazil. I heard Floripa is good and Balnerio cambriu is 1 hour away.
Bandeirantes is ok, It has a nice beach but again it is close to one of those communities and if they all go to the beach then it is not so fun. Floripa is nice and there are beaches not too far. Balneario is ok.
I feel ya dude. I was over Copacabana and the whole South Zone after like a day or two. I enjoyed Barra and Recreio MUCH more than Copacabana.
What do you mean by burnt out? Like you're so stressed and had enough? Very interesting. I'm from London and I spent 2/3 weeks in Rio in 2022, I constantly felt on edge and some girl even threatened to get me shot when I brought her to my apartment! Upon returning to London It was strange to adapt as I still felt on edge and kept touching my phone. Rio can definitely give you PTSD!... I'll be trying João pessoa or floripa next
I was in João Pessoa 10 day, pretty nice city, but unfortunately in Brazil still a huge difference from the first countries society. People in general are not educated, they really value futility stuffs. I am Portuguese, leaving in Belgium. Can not compare Europe with Brazil
1:50 kidnaped? "sequestred"? I think the word you were looking for was hijacked 😂. You forgetting your language bro lol
sequestred aside....yeah, I used to live in Rio de Janeiro: it is not the kind of place where one would like to raise his/her kids. The values of carioca society are all reversed. Rio de Janeiro will never get fixed, so it is just leave before you get stabbed.
But Dude even Brazilians if have options they wouldn't chose Rio for living, there are thousands places much more better
Every Carioca has a Love Hate relationship with Rio de Janeiro, we call Tiro de Janeiro.
Ya don't get me wrong I still like Rio but it is a very complicated place to live long term.
I have noticed that if you come from a wealthy country and move to an impoverished country. The same things you went there to take advantage of are the same things you will end up hating the place for. one percent of foreigners will last. I am speaking from extensive expereince as well. I came back to the states after four years in asia. i have spent years in latin america and came to the same conclusion. I will visit but still live in america.
What's your opinion of Maricá?
@@stephenbatchelor3101 excellent option
By all accounts, Rio was a paradise in the 1950s and 1960s, but with every passing decade, the orcs have multiplied and the elves have dwindled. Back in the early 2000s it was still OK, but now it's better off avoided.
Hey...try Florianópolis island in south of brazil. Beautiful beaches and safe place to live. I lived in Rio and Floripa and the second one is absolutely special. It's getting expensive there but it worths.
Crime, fraud, violence, and lack of decency is growing everywhere.
I liked Rio but not sure I could live there now Buzios’s I could totally live there !!!
It was the same 22 years ago when I went there! They made the mistake of closing the Help discoteca and putting a white elephant Film museum there instead which has never opened or will ever pay for itself! A lot of people relied on Help for their businesses and everyone could get a hustle from it. Now there’s no reason to go to the Copacabana.
You've just admitted online that you were a sex tourist......nice.
Living in Los Angeles, most of these are big city problems. Barra da Tijuca and Niteroi are a little more peaceful and safe.
Niteroi not so much but Barra yes.
finaly someone saying the truth ab my city
Rio de Janeiro , also known as wonderfull city is actually Hell of Janeiro.
Dude, what the heck are doing there? Do you really expect people say sorry like they do here in Canada? In a place where all they want is scamming you, not getting "desculpa" is the least of your concerns. Take care! Oh, btw, go to Floripa.
Plenty of other states to pick from. I am a gringo and I come to Brazil very often. I love Rio de Janeiro, but I would NEVER live in Copacabana area. Go to another state. I live in Vila Velha Espírito Santo, look it up. Plenty of other places to choose from do not stay in Copacabana for another one or two years.
i would go to Florianópolis or any city in Santa Catarina!
That is where I am thinking. I liked it a lot there.
I mean, there's a reason RJ is not a popular choice for living even for Brazilians. We just go there to do a bit of tourism. It's a failed state.
Brazil has much better to offer. If you really enjoy beaches and nature, you should go to Florianopolis. It's safer, cleaner, people are way more polite (they're much colder though, they usually just mind their business) and it's more affordable than Rio. It doesn't have that scorching tropical climate though.
Floripa is peaceful and safe. My favourite place
First and foremost, all my sympathies, I really feel for you. Second, "people are not educated" meaning have no social graces and/or are impolite makes zero sense. I am sure people have a diferent culture, I am sure you might have had many social shocks, but man, someone should have warned you, people have diferent cultures. In the same way, many people get terribly offended by many habits canadians have, and both are wrong. Cultures are diferent, and we need to be open to accept that. Third, and again, cultural diferences at play, many people in Brazil might look like they are somehow close to you but are not, and this kind of thing does not happen in Canada, for instance. But misreading people like this sure has a lot to do with you reaching the conclusion that "everybody wants something from you". I know it is easy to fall into this misreading people trap being a foreigner, but there is sooooooo many wonderfull people in Rio, it is impossible that everyone that took any kind of interest in you was trying to take advantage. Man, you just can´t be that much of a jerk, trust me on this one. Forth, yeah, it is a poor country, many poor people trying to scrape by, many of them aproaching anyone on the streets to sell anything, specially on tourist zones. But that is supposed to be par for the course, you really should expect that. Would it make any sense to expect something else? In my opinion it would be like expecting hot winters in Germany. Finally, great work, loved your candid and openness, hope you make good use of your lessons from Rio at wherever it is you are going. Keep it real!
there is a few options if you still wanna live by the sea. Maybe Torres, RS or Joao Pessoa, PA (considering safeness and infrastructure).
I'm returning to Brazil next year. Joao Pessoa, PA is on my list because I hear it is beautiful, and I want to surf. I'm concerned about safety because I'm traveling alone. Did you feel comfortable when you visited? Do you think it's a good option for a gringo surfer? Thanks in advance!
@@keno1069 yes, I got a sense of being secure. As you know, in brazil some areas in the cities are not to be walking around, but i felt pretty safe in Jampa. Its not like Floripa or Gramado, but Definitely more safe than rio or sao paulo,
@@ala5726 Thanks!
Lol funny video. You realized what Brazil actually is like. It's called the third world for a reason lol.
South of Brazil is more safe
Are you back in Rio?
Fortazela!!
Probably better. Only one way to find out.
Fortaleza is crime-ridden, too! LOL
@djeanpierre Most places in Brazil are crime ridden let’s be honest.
oh yes!
You sound and look a portuguese. Do not look or sound canadian at all. Lol
Brizola's legacy
DE UMA OLHADA EM OUTRAS CIDADES, EU MORO EM CURITIBA, E POR MAIS QUE AQUI TENHA CRIMES SEJA ELE QUAL FOR, NUNCA NA MINHA VIDA VI BANDIDOS COM ARMAS NA MAO E A POLICIA NAO FAZ NADA IGUAL NO RIO DE JANEIRO E SAO PAULO, NEM SE COMPARA, OUTRO LUGAR SE VOCE GOSTA DE PRAIA É SANTA CATARINA, EXISTE MUITOS LUGARES OTIMOS DE SE MORAR, E SERIA MUITO LEGAL, VOCE QUE FALA INGLES, FAZER VIDEOS PARA SEU PAÍS COMO CANADA, ESTADOS UNIDOS, DIZENDO O QUE TEMOS DE BOM, SERIA MUITO INTERESSANTE UM VIDEO DESSES, HOJE, VEJO MUITOS AMERICANOS SE MUDANDO PARA BRASIL, E GARANTO QUE ISSO AJUDARIA MUITO ELES
Bus hijacking, as my English teachers used to say.
Sorry to tell you but this is like Brazil is. Ppl only talk about Rio but in SP u CANT be walking around wirth ur cell phone. Days ago there was a shooting in the airport and a taxi driver was killed. Bahia is mega dangerous but nobody talks about it... Violence is not a Rio thing.
Rio de Janeiro is a place just to visit. It's not a place to live.
In my view, Rio is a spot for one week vacation and nothing more. If you are looking for a good place to live, go to the small or medium cities in the countryside, specially in south or in São Paulo state (not the city, unless you like big city)
Os nativos não falam 'In my point of view", use "in my view, to my mind, from my perspective, it seems to me, in my opinion, as far as I am concerned, etc."
@@DonnieChoi valeu
damn just booked an airbnb for a month during carnival, fuck it doe
basically every southern american destination for quasi sex tourism is dealing with druggings. i was gonna do medellin but skipped because of this but i think i might cancel my airbnb haha
Move to Curitiba, or Balneario Camburiu if u like the beach or Floripa.
THE BEGGARS WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY NOT TO MENTION THE PICK POCKETS YOU REALLY HAVE TO BE CAREFUL
Jw: why did u move so far from where all the actions at?
How much is your rent in nitroi brother?
Not sure. Never lived in Niteroi.
Look to the South of Brazil, much better than Rio, that is if you don't mind relativity cool winters, but nothing like you would have in Canada of course
Look like u need to stay away for tourist areas, get u a house by the beach and enjoy peace and tranquility. Welcome to Dangerous Paradise.
Como se costuma dizer por aqui: "intankavel o hell de janeiro"
😂
What about florianopolis? What have ypu heard about that?
I haven't tuned in in a long time, are you still with your girlfriend?
Yes I am.
@@nickmusttravel is she on board to move with you down the line?
Curitiba florianopolis maringa are the best. I am sort of surprised because I got the impression that you were living the dream. I think I would prefer Miami lol. Interesting culture. But i would never go to live. Sorry. Interesting. I have never been to Brazil. Thanks