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Study in Lagarto

This guide explains student life in Lagarto, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $355, Tropical savanna climate with a distinct dry season and warm temperatures year-round., VITEM IV (Temporary Student Visa) guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Lagarto, Brazil
Lagarto, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$355
Climate
Tropical savanna climate with a distinct dry season and warm temperatures year-round.
Safety score
40/100
English friendliness
10%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Temporary Student Visa)
Work while studying
Regular employment is not permitted, but students can undertake study-related paid internships (estágio).

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$55
  • Food$200
  • Transport$50
  • Leisure$50

Rent is for Based on the official UFS monthly housing assistance stipend intended to cover basic student accommodation.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Very low cost of living compared to major Brazilian cities
  • Home to a campus of the Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS)
  • Authentic cultural experience away from tourist hotspots

Considerations

  • Very limited English spoken by locals
  • Fewer leisure and entertainment options than large cities
  • Public transport and infrastructure are basic

Student housing in Lagarto

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Universities in Lagarto

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Rent follows the Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS) published Auxílio Moradia (housing assistance) stipend of BRL 300/month, converted to USD. Brazil does not publish a fixed national proof-of-funds figure or comprehensive local student budget, so other figures are estimated minimums. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Lagarto are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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