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Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨453) | ₨387 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨499) | ₨255 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨244) | ₨142 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨115) | ₨52 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨144) | ₨71 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨128) | ₨36 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨1,393) | ₨196 | + 611% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨479) | ₨141 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨244) | ₨25 | + 889% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨180) | ₨121 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨938) | ₨855 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (₨154) | ₨82 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨101) | ₨33 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 494% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 494% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (₨283,148) | ₨30,767 | + 820% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (₨200,176) | ₨20,626 | + 870% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨27,851) | ₨4,250 | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (₨165,363) | ₨23,713 | + 597% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (₨102,699) | ₨15,161 | + 577% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (₨13,925) | ₨4,594 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨6,353) | ₨910 | + 598% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (₨55,701) | ₨34,267 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨25,066) | ₨11,460 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨553) | ₨426 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨174) | ₨555 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨3,829) | ₨2,422 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (₨3,481) | ₨2,906 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨8,355) | ₨4,091 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨5,570) | ₨3,316 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨1,914,729) | ₨870,351 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (₨68) | ₨79 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,416) | ₨1,290 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨487) | ₨153 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨836) | ₨314 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨3,829) | ₨1,136 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨239) | ₨183 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨209) | ₨223 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨146) | ₨125 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨116) | ₨72 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,114) | ₨288 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨1,410) | ₨1,205 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨836) | ₨497 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,087) | ₨1,825 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨470) | ₨869 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨265) | ₨213 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨361) | ₨228 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,313 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨5.80) | ₨50 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨3,655) | ₨2,296 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨115) | ₨256 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,739 prices entered by 3,831 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 126% more expensive than in India
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