Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨491) | ₨374 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨542) | ₨278 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨264) | ₨138 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨125) | ₨51 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨156) | ₨71 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨138) | ₨36 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨1,510) | ₨212 | + 612% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨519) | ₨134 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨264) | ₨28 | + 833% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨195) | ₨127 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,018) | ₨799 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (₨167) | ₨84 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨110) | ₨35 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 621% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 621% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (₨307,128) | ₨32,341 | + 850% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (₨217,129) | ₨19,833 | + 995% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨30,209) | ₨4,330 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (₨179,368) | ₨22,135 | + 710% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (₨111,397) | ₨13,235 | + 742% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (₨15,105) | ₨3,267 | + 362% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨6,891) | ₨734 | + 839% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨60,419) | ₨29,901 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨27,188) | ₨10,367 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨600) | ₨378 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨189) | ₨361 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨4,154) | ₨2,385 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨3,776) | ₨2,611 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨9,063) | ₨3,751 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨6,042) | ₨2,705 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨2,076,888) | ₨934,217 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (₨77) | ₨75 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,536) | ₨1,170 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨529) | ₨98 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨906) | ₨200 | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨4,154) | ₨917 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨260) | ₨176 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨227) | ₨234 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨159) | ₨147 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨126) | ₨69 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,208) | ₨233 | + 418% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨1,529) | ₨1,246 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨906) | ₨475 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,348) | ₨1,930 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨510) | ₨678 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨288) | ₨219 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨391) | ₨200 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨6) | ₨2.10 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨3,965) | ₨1,782 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨125) | ₨259 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,570 prices entered by 2,338 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 196% more expensive than in India
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