Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (67元) | 43元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (54元) | 37元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (27元) | 17元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (26元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (13元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (67元) | 48元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (20元) | 13元 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (13元) | 6元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (17元) | 7元 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (67元) | 97元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (13元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (13元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 161% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (16,870元) | 13,898元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (13,496元) | 8,379元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (6,748元) | 462元 | + 1360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (47,235元) | 6,525元 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (3,374元) | 4,376元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (675元) | 516元 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (169元) | 140元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (2,024元) | 1,829元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (1,012元) | 546元 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (47元) | 50元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (675元) | 511元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (236元) | 288元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (472元) | 654元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (337元) | 844元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (134,956元) | 148,501元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (137元) | 206元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (54元) | 28元 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (101元) | 27元 | + 275% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (405元) | 386元 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (34元) | 30元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (25元) | 19元 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (34元) | 44元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (13元) | 21元 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (34元) | 82元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| East Timor | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (236元) | 260元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (67元) | 122元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (270元) | 319元 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (67元) | 90元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (34元) | 31元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (20元) | 19元 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (2,699元) | 2,968元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.67元) | 0.24元 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (337元) | 410元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (10元) | 38元 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,207 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 59% more expensive than in China
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