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Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (44元) | 49元 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (48元) | 34元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (23元) | 14元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (11元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (12元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (134元) | 60元 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (46元) | 13元 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (23元) | 6元 | + 276% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (17元) | 5.60元 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (90元) | 111元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (15元) | 7元 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (10元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 239% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (27,301元) | 8,991元 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (19,301元) | 4,362元 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (2,685元) | 428元 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (15,944元) | 5,203元 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (9,902元) | 3,294元 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (1,343元) | 264元 | + 408% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (613元) | 89元 | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (5,371元) | 2,101元 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (2,417元) | 714元 | + 238% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (53元) | 36元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (17元) | 54元 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (369元) | 522元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (336元) | 278元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (806元) | 628元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (537元) | 658元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (184,616元) | 141,996元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (7元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (137元) | 152元 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (47元) | 29元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (81元) | 36元 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (369元) | 281元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (23元) | 39元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (20元) | 36元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (14元) | 10元 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (107元) | 58元 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (136元) | 164元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (81元) | 90元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (298元) | 393元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (45元) | 60元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (35元) | 31元 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,300元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (0.56元) | 0.81元 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (352元) | 327元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (11元) | 21元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,176 prices entered by 518 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 74% more expensive than in China
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