Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 532 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 692) | Taka 488 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (Taka 346) | Taka 263 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (Taka 130) | Taka 98 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (Taka 329) | Taka 134 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 96 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 329 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (Taka 259) | Taka 203 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 27 | + 530% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (Taka 216) | Taka 530 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 1,346 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 112 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 58 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 563% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 563% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (Taka 216,144) | Taka 43,087 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (Taka 172,915) | Taka 21,416 | + 707% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (Taka 86,457) | Taka 4,489 | + 1826% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (Taka 605,202) | Taka 37,342 | + 1521% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (Taka 43,229) | Taka 20,129 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (Taka 8,646) | Taka 3,105 | + 178% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (Taka 2,161) | Taka 947 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Taka 25,937) | Taka 36,542 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Taka 12,969) | Taka 16,205 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (Taka 605) | Taka 369 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (Taka 8,646) | Taka 2,612 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (Taka 3,026) | Taka 3,117 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (Taka 6,052) | Taka 9,947 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Taka 4,323) | Taka 6,827 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (Taka 1,729,148) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (Taka 90) | Taka 91 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,758) | Taka 1,696 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Taka 692) | Taka 296 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Taka 1,297) | Taka 1,395 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (Taka 5,187) | Taka 1,191 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (Taka 432) | Taka 498 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Taka 324) | Taka 208 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 432) | Taka 690 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 173 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (Taka 173) | Taka 229 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 432) | Taka 304 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| East Timor | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Taka 3,026) | Taka 1,410 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 885 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (Taka 3,458) | Taka 3,617 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 1,328 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 432) | Taka 393 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Taka 259) | Taka 594 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (Taka 34,583) | Taka 35,756 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Taka 4,323) | Taka 1,057 | + 309% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (Taka 130) | Taka 268 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 637 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
86.457
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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