Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨790) | ₨373 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨847) | ₨321 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨530) | ₨169 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (₨128) | ₨58 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (₨348) | ₨92 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 (₨202) | ₨39 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (₨1,055) | ₨239 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (₨376) | ₨154 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨413) | ₨31 | + 1252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (₨222) | ₨169 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,511) | ₨775 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (₨248) | ₨89 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (₨174) | ₨38 | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 384% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 384% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (₨185,670) | ₨40,472 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (₨106,484) | ₨24,259 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (₨42,309) | ₨5,263 | + 704% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (₨326,438) | ₨24,750 | + 1219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (₨37,134) | ₨14,691 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (₨5,324) | ₨6,007 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (₨1,857) | ₨665 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (₨24,804) | ₨29,903 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨12,402) | ₨11,999 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨663) | ₨535 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (₨8,268) | ₨2,524 | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,894) | ₨2,741 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨5,787) | ₨4,298 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨4,134) | ₨3,255 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,653,570) | ₨1,326,030 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (₨131) | ₨105 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,480) | ₨1,104 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨661) | ₨138 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,240) | ₨276 | + 350% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨4,961) | ₨905 | + 448% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (₨413) | ₨396 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨310) | ₨223 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (₨329) | ₨281 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (₨144) | ₨167 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (₨102) | ₨98 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (₨497) | ₨306 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨2,894) | ₨1,460 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨953) | ₨600 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (₨2,887) | ₨1,872 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨617) | ₨756 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (₨287) | ₨217 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨248) | ₨182 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (₨33,071) | ₨51,130 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨8) | ₨1.39 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨4,344) | ₨1,638 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨124) | ₨270 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,890 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 155% more expensive than in India
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