Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.81 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.51 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (R$ 106) | R$ 17 | + 513% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 7 | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.40 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.80 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 38 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 466% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 466% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (R$ 21,520) | R$ 3,129 | + 588% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (R$ 15,214) | R$ 1,846 | + 724% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (R$ 2,117) | R$ 494 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (R$ 12,568) | R$ 2,105 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (R$ 7,805) | R$ 1,300 | + 501% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 1,058) | R$ 344 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (R$ 483) | R$ 79 | + 513% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (R$ 4,233) | R$ 1,635 | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (R$ 1,905) | R$ 463 | + 311% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 291) | R$ 212 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 265) | R$ 191 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 635) | R$ 324 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (R$ 423) | R$ 244 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (R$ 145,522) | R$ 89,247 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 4.39 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 108) | R$ 218 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 39 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (R$ 291) | R$ 216 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.80 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.95 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 85) | R$ 42 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 107) | R$ 95 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 52 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 226 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 235) | R$ 188 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 278) | R$ 116 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,708 prices entered by 1,500 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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