Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨480) | ₨345 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨529) | ₨294 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨258) | ₨141 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨122) | ₨52 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨152) | ₨75 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨135) | ₨37 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨1,476) | ₨235 | + 528% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨507) | ₨149 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨258) | ₨32 | + 719% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨191) | ₨138 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨995) | ₨726 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (₨163) | ₨86 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨107) | ₨35 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 661% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 661% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (₨300,159) | ₨33,225 | + 803% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (₨212,202) | ₨19,978 | + 962% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨29,524) | ₨4,391 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (₨175,298) | ₨18,113 | + 868% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (₨108,869) | ₨11,868 | + 817% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (₨14,762) | ₨3,639 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨6,735) | ₨712 | + 846% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨59,048) | ₨29,862 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨26,571) | ₨10,869 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨586) | ₨398 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨185) | ₨220 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨4,060) | ₨2,376 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨3,690) | ₨2,495 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨8,857) | ₨3,665 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨5,905) | ₨2,737 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨2,029,761) | ₨944,817 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (₨75) | ₨83 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,501) | ₨1,167 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨517) | ₨99 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨886) | ₨216 | + 310% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨4,060) | ₨630 | + 544% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨254) | ₨170 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨221) | ₨260 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨155) | ₨139 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨123) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,181) | ₨216 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨1,495) | ₨1,196 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨886) | ₨478 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,272) | ₨1,484 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨498) | ₨517 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨281) | ₨180 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨382) | ₨187 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨6) | ₨5.46 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨3,875) | ₨1,488 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨369) | ₨272 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,682 prices entered by 1,822 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 204% more expensive than in India
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