Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨777) | ₨330 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨622) | ₨293 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (₨311) | ₨163 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (₨117) | ₨54 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (₨295) | ₨82 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨41 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨777) | ₨216 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨152 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨29 | + 439% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (₨194) | ₨149 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨777) | ₨766 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨87 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨35 | + 341% | |
| Housing | + 691% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 691% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (₨194,251) | ₨31,549 | + 516% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (₨155,401) | ₨20,122 | + 672% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (₨77,701) | ₨4,477 | + 1636% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (₨543,904) | ₨22,933 | + 2272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (₨38,850) | ₨14,192 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (₨7,770) | ₨3,664 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (₨1,943) | ₨511 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (₨23,310) | ₨29,219 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨11,655) | ₨12,383 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨544) | ₨416 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (₨7,770) | ₨2,328 | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,720) | ₨2,564 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨5,439) | ₨3,571 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨3,885) | ₨3,002 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨1,554,010) | ₨980,422 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (₨81) | ₨108 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,580) | ₨1,414 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨622) | ₨140 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨1,166) | ₨303 | + 285% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨4,662) | ₨1,443 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (₨389) | ₨402 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨291) | ₨190 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (₨389) | ₨248 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨152 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨72 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨389) | ₨373 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| East Timor | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨2,720) | ₨1,357 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨777) | ₨595 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨3,108) | ₨2,086 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨777) | ₨594 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨389) | ₨229 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨175 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (₨31,080) | ₨46,652 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 504% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨3,885) | ₨1,530 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨117) | ₨244 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,595 prices entered by 970 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 206% more expensive than in India
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