Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (42元) | 56元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (46元) | 37元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (23元) | 16元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (12元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (129元) | 56元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (44元) | 13元 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (23元) | 7元 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (17元) | 6元 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (87元) | 119元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (14元) | 9元 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (9元) | 10元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 224% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (26,162元) | 7,672元 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (18,496元) | 4,517元 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (2,573元) | 412元 | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (15,279元) | 7,031元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (9,489元) | 4,064元 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (1,287元) | 279元 | + 362% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (587元) | 88元 | + 568% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (5,147元) | 2,091元 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (2,316元) | 619元 | + 274% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (51元) | 43元 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (16元) | 41元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (354元) | 415元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (322元) | 211元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (772元) | 590元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (515元) | 663元 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (176,918元) | 159,594元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (7元) | 6元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (131元) | 176元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (45元) | 30元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (77元) | 36元 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (354元) | 440元 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (19元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (14元) | 10元 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (11元) | 11元 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (103元) | 80元 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (130元) | 206元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (77元) | 97元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (285元) | 429元 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (43元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (25元) | 35元 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (33元) | 32元 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (0.54元) | 0.68元 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (338元) | 481元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (32元) | 23元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,924 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 66% more expensive than in China
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