Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.15 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.81 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 19 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.51 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.49 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 42 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.56 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 474% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 474% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (R$ 13,719) | R$ 3,039 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (R$ 10,975) | R$ 2,046 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (R$ 5,488) | R$ 570 | + 863% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (R$ 38,413) | R$ 2,269 | + 1593% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (R$ 2,744) | R$ 1,481 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (R$ 549) | R$ 436 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (R$ 137) | R$ 79 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (R$ 1,646) | R$ 1,806 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 823) | R$ 529 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (R$ 549) | R$ 209 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (R$ 192) | R$ 193 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (R$ 384) | R$ 336 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (R$ 274) | R$ 253 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (R$ 109,752) | R$ 98,832 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 112) | R$ 222 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 18 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (R$ 82) | R$ 46 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (R$ 329) | R$ 233 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.92 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.70 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 48 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R$ 192) | R$ 93 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 54 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 188 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (R$ 220) | R$ 183 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 28 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (R$ 2,195) | R$ 3,790 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.27 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (R$ 274) | R$ 126 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,467 prices entered by 2,109 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 134% more expensive than in Brazil
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