Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (47元) | 42元 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (51元) | 34元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (25元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (13元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (143元) | 53元 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (49元) | 14元 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (25元) | 5.82元 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (19元) | 5.36元 | + 246% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (97元) | 103元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (16元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (10元) | 15元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 271% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (29,155元) | 8,839元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (20,612元) | 4,621元 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (2,868元) | 386元 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (17,027元) | 5,293元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (10,575元) | 3,034元 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (1,434元) | 280元 | + 412% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (654元) | 87元 | + 650% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (5,735元) | 2,283元 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (2,581元) | 525元 | + 392% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (57元) | 38元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (18元) | 50元 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (394元) | 447元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (358元) | 235元 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (860元) | 608元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (574元) | 568元 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (197,156元) | 129,883元 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (7元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (146元) | 151元 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (50元) | 32元 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (86元) | 34元 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (394元) | 357元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (25元) | 50元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (15元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (115元) | 74元 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (145元) | 179元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (86元) | 96元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (318元) | 359元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (48元) | 67元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (27元) | 32元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (37元) | 28元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (0.60元) | 0.28元 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (376元) | 312元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (12元) | 20元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,449 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 91% more expensive than in China
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