Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Taka 1,639) | Taka 267 | + 513% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Taka 1,215) | Taka 546 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 831) | Taka 218 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (Taka 267) | Taka 92 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (Taka 509) | Taka 154 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 88 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Taka 1,426) | Taka 475 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (Taka 555) | Taka 305 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (Taka 520) | Taka 56 | + 833% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (Taka 332) | Taka 407 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Taka 2,025) | Taka 1,595 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (Taka 334) | Taka 137 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (Taka 241) | Taka 76 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 593% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 593% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,761 (Taka 456,932) | Taka 38,619 | + 1083% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,254 (Taka 273,857) | Taka 21,828 | + 1155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (Taka 30,348) | Taka 5,017 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,754 (Taka 213,112) | Taka 25,126 | + 748% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,453 (Taka 176,531) | Taka 15,134 | + 1066% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Taka 18,190) | Taka 10,000 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $115 (Taka 14,029) | Taka 1,380 | + 916% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 44,973 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 9,570 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Taka 1,502) | Taka 533 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Taka 6,074) | Taka 2,114 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Taka 5,467) | Taka 2,450 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Taka 12,767) | Taka 4,870 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Taka 10,327) | Taka 4,397 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (Taka 971,912) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.65 (Taka 201) | Taka 109 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Taka 1,075) | Taka 836 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 682 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (Taka 7,289) | Taka 1,500 | + 386% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (Taka 304) | Taka 360 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (Taka 532) | Taka 411 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (Taka 460) | Taka 625 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (Taka 339) | Taka 102 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (Taka 105) | Taka 129 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Taka 1,215) | Taka 380 | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (Taka 3,795) | Taka 1,745 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Taka 1,915) | Taka 1,011 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 5,302) | Taka 3,597 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 1,519 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (Taka 512) | Taka 253 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (Taka 383) | Taka 580 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (Taka 24,298) | Taka 35,756 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Taka 7,989) | Taka 2,307 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (Taka 322) | Taka 330 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 387 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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