Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Taka 1,029) | Taka 324 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,103) | Taka 492 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Taka 691) | Taka 196 | + 252% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (Taka 167) | Taka 92 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (Taka 453) | Taka 132 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 (Taka 264) | Taka 78 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (Taka 1,374) | Taka 608 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (Taka 490) | Taka 223 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (Taka 538) | Taka 33 | + 1544% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (Taka 290) | Taka 384 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (Taka 1,968) | Taka 1,400 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (Taka 323) | Taka 111 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (Taka 226) | Taka 70 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 452% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 452% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (Taka 241,832) | Taka 43,758 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (Taka 138,693) | Taka 25,202 | + 450% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (Taka 55,106) | Taka 3,035 | + 1716% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (Taka 425,178) | Taka 22,952 | + 1752% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (Taka 48,366) | Taka 18,549 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (Taka 6,935) | Taka 7,137 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (Taka 2,418) | Taka 1,213 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Taka 32,306) | Taka 31,061 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 16,153) | Taka 17,904 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 863) | Taka 417 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (Taka 10,769) | Taka 2,410 | + 347% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (Taka 3,769) | Taka 3,066 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 7,538) | Taka 6,410 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Taka 5,384) | Taka 4,273 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Taka 2,153,740) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (Taka 171) | Taka 107 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Taka 3,231) | Taka 2,440 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Taka 861) | Taka 285 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,615) | Taka 513 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (Taka 6,461) | Taka 1,500 | + 331% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (Taka 538) | Taka 425 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Taka 404) | Taka 333 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (Taka 429) | Taka 376 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (Taka 188) | Taka 85 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (Taka 133) | Taka 89 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (Taka 648) | Taka 445 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Taka 3,769) | Taka 1,308 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,241) | Taka 852 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (Taka 3,760) | Taka 2,051 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 803) | Taka 999 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (Taka 374) | Taka 248 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Taka 323) | Taka 564 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (Taka 43,075) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 5,658) | Taka 2,601 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (Taka 162) | Taka 287 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 739 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
107.687
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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