Cost of living in East Timor compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 27 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (R$ 114) | R$ 18 | + 550% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 7 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.55 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.86 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 77) | R$ 38 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.38 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 509% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 509% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (R$ 23,151) | R$ 3,103 | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (R$ 16,367) | R$ 1,833 | + 793% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (R$ 2,277) | R$ 499 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (R$ 13,521) | R$ 2,099 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (R$ 8,397) | R$ 1,316 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (R$ 1,139) | R$ 365 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (R$ 519) | R$ 79 | + 561% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (R$ 4,554) | R$ 1,691 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (R$ 2,049) | R$ 467 | + 338% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 23 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 313) | R$ 209 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (R$ 285) | R$ 193 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 683) | R$ 326 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (R$ 455) | R$ 247 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (R$ 156,555) | R$ 88,294 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 4.49 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (R$ 116) | R$ 223 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 40 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (R$ 313) | R$ 221 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.97 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.07 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (R$ 91) | R$ 44 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (R$ 115) | R$ 95 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (R$ 68) | R$ 53 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 225 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (R$ 252) | R$ 184 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,562 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (R$ 299) | R$ 117 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,982 prices entered by 1,593 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 147% more expensive than in Brazil
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