TOP 12 "SMALL" cities to live in RIO DE JANEIRO.

Опубликовано: 15 Июнь 2026
на канале: Coisas do Mundo
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Located in the Southeast region, the State of Rio de Janeiro is known for its rich history, economic potential, cultural diversity, and exuberant natural beauty.

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Rio de Janeiro, with 92 municipalities and a population of over 16 million, borders the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo, and is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. The State of Rio de Janeiro has the second-largest economy among the states of the federation. It is the third-smallest state in terms of land area, but the third-most populous.
Those born in the state of Rio de Janeiro are Fluminenses, while those born in the capital are Cariocas. In fact, its capital, the city of Rio de Janeiro, or the Marvelous City, needs no introduction... It is the second-largest metropolis in the country, has the second-largest GDP, and boasts spectacular natural beauty. Its beaches, tourist attractions, and lively parties are known worldwide. The Rio Metropolitan Region, or Greater Rio, boasts a group of cities that are nationally renowned for their natural beauty, rich culture, and tourism and economic power.

But today we'll look at smaller cities, as the state offers many attractive alternatives for those seeking a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.

Living in a smaller city can be an advantageous option for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities, seeking a better quality of life for their families.

To compile this list, which was no easy task, much less fair, given the large number of excellent small and medium-sized cities that make up the state of Rio de Janeiro, we considered the following factors:
Safety: Because the crime rate is an important factor to consider when choosing a place to live.
Quality of life: Because the chosen cities must offer good education, healthcare, leisure, and infrastructure options.
Price: Because the cities must have a lower cost of living compared to larger cities.

Finally, the cities must have a population close to or less than 100,000 inhabitants.

Check it out Now, our pick of the 12 best small/medium-sized cities to live in the State of Rio de Janeiro:

00:00 State of RJ
02:24 Itatiaia
04:05 Saquarema
05:27 Itaperuna
06:58 Búzios
08:32 Carmo
10:05 Quissamã
11:42 Vassouras
13:11 Casimiro de Abreu
14:42 Rio Bonito
16:15 São Pedro da Aldeia
17:44 Miguel Pereira
19:23 Paraty

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