Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (67元) | 46元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (72元) | 40元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (45元) | 16元 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (11元) | 18元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (30元) | 19元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 (17元) | 11元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (90元) | 62元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (32元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (35元) | 6元 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (19元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (129元) | 116元 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (21元) | 9元 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (15元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (15,865元) | 15,641元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (9,099元) | 9,134元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (3,615元) | 405元 | + 792% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (27,893元) | 7,815元 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (3,173元) | 4,294元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (455元) | 249元 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (159元) | 114元 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (2,119元) | 1,086元 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (1,060元) | 589元 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (57元) | 39元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is about the same as in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (706元) | 524元 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (247元) | 247元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (495元) | 629元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (353元) | 843元 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (141,294元) | 161,247元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (11元) | 9元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (212元) | 204元 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (57元) | 39元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (106元) | 27元 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (424元) | 391元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (35元) | 53元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (26元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (12元) | 13元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (43元) | 74元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (247元) | 265元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (81元) | 110元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (247元) | 348元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (53元) | 79元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (25元) | 29元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (21元) | 18元 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (2,826元) | 3,321元 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.71元) | 0.20元 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (371元) | 410元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (11元) | 24元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,370 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 39% more expensive than in China
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