- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (Taka 545) | Taka 381 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 602) | Taka 426 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (Taka 294) | Taka 225 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (Taka 139) | Taka 75 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (Taka 173) | Taka 102 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (Taka 154) | Taka 56 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (Taka 1,678) | Taka 370 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Taka 577) | Taka 148 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (Taka 294) | Taka 25 | + 1094% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Taka 217) | Taka 317 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,131) | Taka 2,417 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (Taka 185) | Taka 101 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (Taka 122) | Taka 47 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 393% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 393% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (Taka 341,283) | Taka 42,771 | + 698% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (Taka 241,276) | Taka 34,396 | + 601% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (Taka 33,569) | Taka 3,954 | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (Taka 199,315) | Taka 44,270 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (Taka 123,785) | Taka 26,672 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (Taka 16,784) | Taka 3,605 | + 366% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (Taka 7,658) | Taka 2,007 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (Taka 67,138) | Taka 46,846 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (Taka 30,212) | Taka 14,696 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (Taka 666) | Taka 299 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (Taka 210) | Taka 545 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Taka 4,616) | Taka 2,215 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (Taka 4,196) | Taka 2,647 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Taka 10,071) | Taka 4,735 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (Taka 6,714) | Taka 4,152 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (Taka 2,307,858) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Taka 81) | Taka 85 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Taka 1,706) | Taka 2,190 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 587) | Taka 419 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Taka 1,007) | Taka 522 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (Taka 4,616) | Taka 1,181 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (Taka 288) | Taka 312 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 252) | Taka 361 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (Taka 176) | Taka 91 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (Taka 140) | Taka 107 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (Taka 1,343) | Taka 308 | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 951 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (Taka 1,007) | Taka 760 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Taka 3,721) | Taka 2,831 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 566) | Taka 1,364 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (Taka 320) | Taka 300 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (Taka 435) | Taka 501 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Taka 4,406) | Taka 2,792 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (Taka 139) | Taka 232 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,235 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
83.922
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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