Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 552) | Taka 228 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 609) | Taka 356 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 197 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (Taka 140) | Taka 76 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (Taka 175) | Taka 107 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (Taka 156) | Taka 57 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (Taka 1,698) | Taka 490 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 584) | Taka 162 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 30 | + 900% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Taka 220) | Taka 442 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,144) | Taka 1,508 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (Taka 187) | Taka 103 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (Taka 123) | Taka 41 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 406% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 406% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (Taka 345,201) | Taka 64,159 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (Taka 244,045) | Taka 34,169 | + 614% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Taka 33,954) | Taka 4,050 | + 738% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (Taka 201,603) | Taka 39,073 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (Taka 125,206) | Taka 22,885 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (Taka 16,977) | Taka 4,140 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (Taka 7,746) | Taka 1,099 | + 605% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Taka 67,908) | Taka 37,254 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (Taka 30,559) | Taka 15,000 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 674) | Taka 411 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (Taka 212) | Taka 621 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Taka 4,669) | Taka 1,987 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,244) | Taka 2,314 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Taka 10,186) | Taka 6,592 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (Taka 6,791) | Taka 4,454 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (Taka 2,334,346) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (Taka 87) | Taka 94 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,726) | Taka 2,108 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 594) | Taka 129 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 491 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (Taka 4,669) | Taka 1,039 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Taka 292) | Taka 230 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 411 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Taka 178) | Taka 82 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (Taka 141) | Taka 100 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Taka 1,358) | Taka 240 | + 466% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 1,719) | Taka 1,281 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 958 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,763) | Taka 2,103 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 573) | Taka 1,179 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (Taka 324) | Taka 284 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (Taka 440) | Taka 633 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Taka 7) | Taka 6.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 4,456) | Taka 1,420 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 266 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,230 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
84.885
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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