Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 37 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 35 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.24 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 24 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R$ 92) | R$ 48 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.44 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 203% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,636 (R$ 20,129) | R$ 3,831 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (R$ 7,131) | R$ 2,501 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $258 (R$ 1,426) | R$ 726 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,424 (R$ 7,883) | R$ 2,820 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $730 (R$ 4,044) | R$ 1,821 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 1,107) | R$ 531 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (R$ 236) | R$ 95 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,851 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 647 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.09 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (R$ 277) | R$ 260 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 249) | R$ 264 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 582) | R$ 409 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (R$ 471) | R$ 322 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (R$ 44,290) | R$ 120,533 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.87 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (R$ 123) | R$ 240 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 47 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (R$ 332) | R$ 281 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 23 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (R$ 4.80) | R$ 5.62 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 56 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| East Timor | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (R$ 210) | R$ 112 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 59 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 242) | R$ 231 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 33 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (R$ 1,107) | R$ 3,549 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (R$ 364) | R$ 139 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,201 prices entered by 1,700 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 60% more expensive than in Brazil
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