- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (45元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (49元) | 34元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (24元) | 15元 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (13元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (138元) | 61元 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (47元) | 13元 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (24元) | 7元 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (18元) | 5.78元 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (93元) | 111元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (15元) | 8元 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (10元) | 12元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 231% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (28,019元) | 9,859元 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (19,808元) | 4,468元 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (2,756元) | 446元 | + 517% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (16,363元) | 5,638元 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (10,163元) | 3,578元 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (1,378元) | 325元 | + 324% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (629元) | 86元 | + 633% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (5,512元) | 2,229元 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (2,480元) | 670元 | + 270% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (55元) | 40元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (17元) | 38元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (379元) | 558元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (344元) | 270元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (827元) | 607元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (551元) | 685元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (189,471元) | 143,984元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (140元) | 152元 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (48元) | 27元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (83元) | 34元 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (379元) | 456元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (24元) | 37元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (21元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (14元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (110元) | 63元 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (140元) | 155元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (83元) | 87元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (305元) | 368元 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (47元) | 60元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (36元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (0.57元) | 1.00元 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (362元) | 300元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (11元) | 20元 | - 44% | |
| 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 4,371 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.890
CNY
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USD
Cost of living in East Timor is 74% more expensive than in China
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