Straight from students who went.

“Metro is a fantastic service. Would not recommend going around alone at night as a woman. Typically expensive in terms of groceries and cafes etc. but there is so much choice”

“Cost of living similar to EU countries, safe, good weather. Not a lot of things to do but with all the erasmus events there is something to do every nights”

“Transport for free until 23 years old!!!!”

“Cash and get a Moroccan credit card to avoid international fees . If you like spicy food have ur pot of spices with you at all times”

“Great city easy to travel in, fishing is the key of you exchange. Really cool city in winter as the weather make it beautiful.”

“life is incredibly cheap, food is cheap, but living can be hard as a foreigner as it's very conservative and people don't speak any english”

“don't be afraid to walk around the center and visit all the little thrift shops, coffee shops. Visit Tequila swell with a tour guide!”

“The best and fastest way to move in Rio de Janeiro was definitely the bus or the Ubers, which were cheap and safe. I wouldn't recommend the subway because there not enough stops (Approximatively 1 stop per neighbourhood outside of Ipanema and Copacabana). Concerning safety, you obviously need to be careful but it is not as dangerous as people make it seem to be. Once you understand when and where you should be more alert, I think you'll be great.”

“Cheap transport, cheap meals can be found but definitely much more expensive than other asian cities. ”

“The cost of living is very low : we can eat at restaurant for 3€. There are many buses to get around, which is convenient, or else Ubers are inexpensive. Everyone talks about insecurity, but I've never felt unsafe. You just have to be careful, like anywhere else! ”

“Live in the center! Take the students metro card for only 10€ each month.”

“Every Sunday the museums are free”