Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 552) | Taka 264 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 609) | Taka 397 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 160 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (Taka 140) | Taka 81 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (Taka 175) | Taka 116 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (Taka 156) | Taka 52 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 434 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 584) | Taka 186 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (Taka 297) | Taka 25 | + 1085% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Taka 220) | Taka 426 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 1,872 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (Taka 188) | Taka 102 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (Taka 124) | Taka 41 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 416% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 416% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (Taka 345,392) | Taka 46,240 | + 647% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (Taka 244,181) | Taka 27,702 | + 781% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Taka 33,973) | Taka 4,496 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (Taka 201,715) | Taka 34,541 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (Taka 125,275) | Taka 19,179 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (Taka 16,987) | Taka 3,784 | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (Taka 7,750) | Taka 1,257 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Taka 67,946) | Taka 35,775 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (Taka 30,576) | Taka 12,836 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 674) | Taka 341 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (Taka 212) | Taka 1,289 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Taka 4,671) | Taka 1,687 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,247) | Taka 1,618 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Taka 10,192) | Taka 4,829 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (Taka 6,795) | Taka 3,696 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (Taka 2,335,644) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (Taka 87) | Taka 95 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,727) | Taka 2,580 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 595) | Taka 189 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 588 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (Taka 4,671) | Taka 914 | + 411% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Taka 292) | Taka 256 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 255) | Taka 340 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Taka 178) | Taka 87 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (Taka 142) | Taka 102 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Taka 1,359) | Taka 231 | + 487% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 1,720) | Taka 1,040 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,019) | Taka 878 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,765) | Taka 2,200 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 573) | Taka 1,227 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (Taka 324) | Taka 362 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (Taka 440) | Taka 536 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Taka 7) | Taka 1.70 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 4,459) | Taka 1,903 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (Taka 141) | Taka 270 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,205 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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