Living in Arraial do Cabo
Arraial do Cabo is a large place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 32,794 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 14%, #61 of 449), movers on a budget (top 16%, #352 of 2,321), low-income households (top 17%, #374 of 2,321).
Residents32,794
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport116 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+9 km
Within 30 km453,500 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line47.5 km
Distance to Brasília1,010 km
Within 10 km270,960 people
Greater areaGreater Cabo Frio, 9 km out
Winter daylight13 h 33 min, sunset 22:33
See Arraial do Cabo on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Arraial do Cabo
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Cabo Frio, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 33 min and sets around 22:33; in late June it sets around 22:12.
How Arraial do Cabo ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #745 of 1,704 | #51 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 68 | #374 of 2,321 | #24 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #632 of 1,704 | #42 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 63 | #698 of 1,704 | #46 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #282 of 1,704 | #20 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #649 of 1,704 | #38 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #1,451 of 2,321 | #60 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #442 of 1,100 | #29 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #448 of 994 | #29 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 53 | #465 of 883 | #32 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #426 of 2,321 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #437 of 1,028 | #31 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #466 of 832 | #30 of 55 | Map |
| Student | 48 | #61 of 449 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #473 of 1,704 | #31 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #352 of 2,321 | #24 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 46 | #474 of 883 | #32 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 54 | #490 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #513 of 1,704 | #32 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #2,047 of 2,321 | #63 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 15 | #401 of 1,598 | #30 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #965 of 2,321 | #59 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #2,065 of 2,321 | #65 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #410 of 2,321 | #30 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #487 of 2,321 | #35 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 32 | #2,318 of 2,321 | #74 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #237 of 625 | #17 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #484 of 2,321 | #33 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #393 of 1,100 | #27 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cabo Frio 9 km
- São Pedro da Aldeia 16 km
- Iguaba Grande 25 km
- Armação dos Búzios 29 km
- Araruama 34 km
- Saquarema 46 km
- Rio das Ostras 50 km
- Silva Jardim 51 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.