Cost of living in Aracaju, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Aracaju

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $1,899 (R$ 10,387)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $729 (R$ 3,988)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Aracaju
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
BRL USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 28 ($5.13)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 37 ($7)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 12 ($2.17)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 6 ($1.11)
12 eggs, large R$ 12 ($2.10)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 5.70 ($1.04)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 17 ($3.07)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 11 ($2.07)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 6 ($1.15)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 8 ($1.41)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 39 ($7)
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 10 ($1.85)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 3.96 ($0.72)
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Housing Update prices
BRL USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 2,058 ($376)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 1,806 ($330)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 462 ($84)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 1,666 ($305)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 959 ($175)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 331 ($61)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 67 ($12)
40” flat screen tv R$ 2,246 ($411)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 485 ($89)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 17 ($3.09)
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 16 ($2.84)
Clothes Update prices
BRL USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 188 ($34)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 222 ($41)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 268 ($49)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 268 ($49)
Transportation Update prices
BRL USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 96,890 ($17,710)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 7 ($1.20)
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 198 ($36)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 49 ($9)
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Personal Care Update prices
BRL USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 23 ($4.28)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 51 ($9)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 181 ($33)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 23 ($4.21)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12 ($2.16)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 23 ($4.27)
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 7 ($1.33)
Tube of toothpaste R$ 4.22 ($0.77)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 47 ($9)
Entertainment Update prices
BRL USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 69 ($13)
2 tickets to the movies R$ 55 ($10)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 120 ($22)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 178 ($33)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 32 ($5.90)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 10 ($1.77)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 8 ($1.41)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 4,212 ($770)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.00 ($0.18)
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 112 ($20)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11 ($1.99)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 189 prices entered by 22 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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