- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 545) | Taka 328 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 601) | Taka 415 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (Taka 293) | Taka 169 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (Taka 139) | Taka 74 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (Taka 173) | Taka 97 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (Taka 154) | Taka 63 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (Taka 1,677) | Taka 359 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 576) | Taka 146 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (Taka 293) | Taka 24 | + 1148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Taka 217) | Taka 304 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 2,421 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (Taka 185) | Taka 101 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (Taka 122) | Taka 44 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 342% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 342% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,800 (Taka 402,485) | Taka 42,189 | + 854% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (Taka 132,764) | Taka 32,498 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (Taka 16,770) | Taka 3,873 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,740 (Taka 145,901) | Taka 42,062 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $843 (Taka 70,705) | Taka 24,788 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (Taka 8,385) | Taka 3,366 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (Taka 7,651) | Taka 2,008 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (Taka 67,081) | Taka 43,783 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (Taka 30,186) | Taka 14,583 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 666) | Taka 292 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (Taka 210) | Taka 606 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 2,177 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,193) | Taka 2,485 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Taka 10,062) | Taka 4,501 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (Taka 6,708) | Taka 3,784 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (Taka 2,305,903) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Taka 81) | Taka 92 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,705) | Taka 2,504 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 587) | Taka 297 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,006) | Taka 476 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (Taka 4,612) | Taka 1,238 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Taka 288) | Taka 304 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 344 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Taka 176) | Taka 90 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (Taka 140) | Taka 110 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Taka 1,342) | Taka 326 | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 1,698) | Taka 1,455 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,006) | Taka 756 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,717) | Taka 4,971 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 566) | Taka 1,315 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (Taka 320) | Taka 516 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (Taka 434) | Taka 564 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Taka 7) | Taka 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 4,402) | Taka 2,557 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (Taka 139) | Taka 228 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,556 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.851
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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