Living in Rio das Ostras
Rio das Ostras is a city in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home to 168,099 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 6%, #95 of 1,704), young families (top 9%, #149 of 1,704), single parents (top 11%, #175 of 1,704).
Residents168,099
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport132 km (Santos Dumont)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km402,100 people
Sea coast0 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 110 m
Main railway line12.6 km
Distance to Brasília978 km
Within 10 km168,099 people
Winter daylight13 h 31 min, sunset 22:32
See Rio das Ostras on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rio das Ostras
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 31 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 22:12.
How Rio das Ostras 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 | 65 | #149 of 1,704 | #16 of 71 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #345 of 2,321 | #19 of 76 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #182 of 1,704 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #175 of 1,704 | #13 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 78 | #95 of 1,704 | #8 of 71 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #383 of 1,704 | #23 of 71 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #640 of 2,321 | #39 of 76 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #335 of 1,100 | #20 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #326 of 994 | #20 of 63 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #330 of 883 | #20 of 60 | Map |
| Remote worker | 73 | #391 of 2,321 | #28 of 76 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #318 of 1,028 | #20 of 64 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #308 of 832 | #20 of 55 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #307 of 1,704 | #20 of 71 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #393 of 2,321 | #25 of 76 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #319 of 883 | #21 of 60 | Map |
| Expat professional | 59 | #394 of 2,321 | #28 of 76 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #329 of 1,704 | #21 of 71 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #1,957 of 2,321 | #57 of 76 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 16 | #397 of 1,598 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 47 | #305 of 2,321 | #31 of 76 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #1,853 of 2,321 | #57 of 76 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 69 | #198 of 2,321 | #15 of 76 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #355 of 2,321 | #24 of 76 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #1,560 of 2,321 | #43 of 76 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #164 of 625 | #9 of 44 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #436 of 2,321 | #29 of 76 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #343 of 1,100 | #21 of 69 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Macaé 23 km
- Armação dos Búzios 25 km
- Casimiro de Abreu 27 km
- São Pedro da Aldeia 38 km
- Cabo Frio 41 km
- Iguaba Grande 45 km
- Silva Jardim 48 km
- Arraial do Cabo 50 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.