Cost of living in Aracaju

In Aracaju, Brazil, living costs about $670 per month for one person and $1369 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Aracaju compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Aracaju are 24% cheaper than the European benchmark.

How does Aracaju compare to your city?

Aracaju is 76% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Aracaju is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Aracaju?

Who is Aracaju a good fit for?

Aracaju is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Aracaju so expensive?

Housing costs can be significant, particularly in areas with higher demand. Rent and utilities contribute to the overall expense of living.

Is food expensive in Aracaju?

Food prices are notably lower, being 36% cheaper than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more affordable.

Is public transport affordable in Aracaju?

Public transport is relatively inexpensive, being 19% lower than the European benchmark. This affordability enhances mobility for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
670 $
Without Rent
347 $
Rent & Utilities
323 $
Food
217 $
Transport
72 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
423 $
GDP per Capita
10,044 $
Freedom Index
6.92
Lifespan
73 years
Speak English
5%
Population
633.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 3.78 $
Dinner 13 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.04 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.45 $
Capuccino 1.85 $
Coke, 330ml 0.78 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 0.65 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.66 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.98 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.33 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.11 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.19 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.24 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.46 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.05 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.03 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 0.74 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.4 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.65 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 6.99 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.19 $
Cigarette pack 2.02 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.82 $
Monthly Pass 37.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.16 $
Taxi, 8 km 9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.95 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.21 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.35 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 0.78 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 44 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 67 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 12.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 252 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 257 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 325 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 337 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 891 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 965 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 423 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 10.42%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 16.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.03 $
Haircut 5.56 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 50.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 27.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 65 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,415 $

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Aracaju vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 51% more expensive) Aracaju vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 43% more expensive) Aracaju vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 20% more expensive) Aracaju vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 7% more expensive) Aracaju vs Salvador (Salvador is 11% more expensive) Aracaju vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 17% more expensive) Aracaju vs Manaus (Manaus is 19% more expensive) Aracaju vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 14% more expensive) Aracaju vs Recife (Recife is 16% more expensive) Aracaju vs Goiania (Goiania is 2% less expensive)
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Aracaju vs Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires is 36% more expensive) Aracaju vs Cordoba (Cordoba is 38% more expensive) Aracaju vs Rosario (Rosario is 6% less expensive) Aracaju vs San Miguel de Tucuman (San Miguel de Tucuman is 4% more expensive) Aracaju vs Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata is 12% more expensive) Aracaju vs Salta (Salta is 9% more expensive) Aracaju vs San Juan (San Juan is 2% less expensive) Aracaju vs Lanus (Lanus is 21% more expensive) Aracaju vs Santiago del Estero (Santiago del Estero is 42% less expensive) Aracaju vs Santa Fe (Santa Fe is 6% more expensive)
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