Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (R$ 77) | R$ 35 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.32 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.31 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 58) | R$ 25 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.76 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.77 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.88 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 74) | R$ 43 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.88 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (R$ 16,315) | R$ 3,812 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $810 (R$ 3,990) | R$ 2,487 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (R$ 611) | R$ 632 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (R$ 7,511) | R$ 2,694 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $452 (R$ 2,229) | R$ 1,678 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (R$ 587) | R$ 606 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (R$ 202) | R$ 94 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,974 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 661 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.33 (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 246) | R$ 260 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 222) | R$ 256 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (R$ 552) | R$ 405 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (R$ 419) | R$ 325 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (R$ 39,409) | R$ 115,494 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (R$ 109) | R$ 235 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 44 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (R$ 296) | R$ 259 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.02 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 5.85 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 55 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R$ 172) | R$ 110 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 63 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 262 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (R$ 161) | R$ 215 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 32 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.31 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.48 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (R$ 985) | R$ 4,185 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (R$ 284) | R$ 128 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,185 prices entered by 1,725 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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