- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.81 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (R$ 78) | R$ 15 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.65 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.28 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (R$ 5.66) | R$ 3.25 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 301% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (R$ 15,816) | R$ 3,155 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (R$ 11,182) | R$ 1,958 | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (R$ 1,556) | R$ 584 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (R$ 9,237) | R$ 2,165 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (R$ 5,737) | R$ 1,367 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 778) | R$ 421 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (R$ 355) | R$ 83 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (R$ 3,111) | R$ 1,727 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (R$ 1,400) | R$ 425 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 214) | R$ 206 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 194) | R$ 181 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 467) | R$ 333 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (R$ 311) | R$ 256 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (R$ 106,956) | R$ 87,275 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.33 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 79) | R$ 203 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 47 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (R$ 214) | R$ 235 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.08 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 62) | R$ 40 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 79) | R$ 95 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 172) | R$ 179 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (R$ 0.32) | R$ 1.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 204) | R$ 116 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,509 prices entered by 2,440 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.889
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Cost of living in East Timor is 74% more expensive than in Brazil
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