Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (98元) | 39元 | + 155% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (73元) | 37元 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (50元) | 14元 | + 261% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 (31元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (15元) | 11元 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (86元) | 50元 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (33元) | 16元 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (31元) | 6元 | + 387% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (20元) | 6元 | + 223% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (121元) | 91元 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (20元) | 9元 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (14元) | 12元 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 130% more expensive than in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,761 (27,410元) | 15,617元 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,254 (16,428元) | 7,345元 | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (1,820元) | 505元 | + 261% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,754 (12,784元) | 6,729元 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,453 (10,590元) | 3,858元 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (1,091元) | 296元 | + 269% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $115 (842元) | 103元 | + 718% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 1,460元 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (90元) | 44元 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 59元 | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is about the same as in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (364元) | 418元 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (328元) | 296元 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (766元) | 570元 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (619元) | 705元 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (58,302元) | 148,726元 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.65 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 233元 | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (64元) | 51元 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (36元) | 84元 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (437元) | 114元 | + 284% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (18元) | 67元 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (28元) | 25元 | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (20元) | 7元 | + 192% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (73元) | 85元 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is about the same as in China | ||||
East Timor | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (228元) | 203元 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (115元) | 109元 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (318元) | 285元 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (36元) | 81元 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (31元) | 28元 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (23元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (1,458元) | 3,924元 | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.73元) | 0.34元 | + 117% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (479元) | 428元 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (19元) | 25元 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 63% more expensive than in China
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