Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 28 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.40 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (R$ 85) | R$ 15 | + 466% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 29) | R$ 6 | + 383% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.91 | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.53 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 57) | R$ 40 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.28 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 352% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 352% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (R$ 17,187) | R$ 3,140 | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (R$ 12,150) | R$ 1,858 | + 554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (R$ 1,690) | R$ 529 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (R$ 10,037) | R$ 1,958 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (R$ 6,234) | R$ 1,288 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 845) | R$ 356 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (R$ 386) | R$ 80 | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (R$ 3,381) | R$ 1,570 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (R$ 1,521) | R$ 432 | + 252% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 232) | R$ 199 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 211) | R$ 165 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 507) | R$ 308 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (R$ 338) | R$ 243 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (R$ 116,221) | R$ 87,262 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (R$ 4.31) | R$ 4.34 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 86) | R$ 214 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 51) | R$ 41 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (R$ 232) | R$ 233 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.91 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 86) | R$ 97 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 51) | R$ 49 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 187) | R$ 172 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,801 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.16 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 222) | R$ 112 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,828 prices entered by 1,285 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 87% more expensive than in Brazil
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