- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨465) | ₨420 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨513) | ₨266 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨250) | ₨142 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨118) | ₨52 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨148) | ₨71 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨131) | ₨39 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨1,431) | ₨201 | + 612% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨492) | ₨138 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨250) | ₨25 | + 919% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨185) | ₨122 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨965) | ₨830 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (₨158) | ₨82 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨104) | ₨33 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 531% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 531% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (₨291,031) | ₨30,925 | + 841% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (₨205,749) | ₨21,025 | + 879% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨28,626) | ₨4,536 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (₨169,967) | ₨24,627 | + 590% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (₨105,558) | ₨15,559 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (₨14,313) | ₨3,830 | + 274% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨6,530) | ₨825 | + 691% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (₨57,252) | ₨33,772 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨25,763) | ₨10,650 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨568) | ₨380 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨179) | ₨551 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨3,936) | ₨2,403 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (₨3,578) | ₨2,670 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨8,588) | ₨3,751 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨5,725) | ₨2,912 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨1,968,038) | ₨878,278 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (₨69) | ₨78 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨1,455) | ₨1,348 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨501) | ₨136 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨859) | ₨285 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨3,936) | ₨1,553 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨246) | ₨178 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨215) | ₨225 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨150) | ₨135 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨119) | ₨72 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,145) | ₨277 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨1,449) | ₨1,190 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨859) | ₨472 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,173) | ₨1,765 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨483) | ₨618 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨273) | ₨195 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨371) | ₨208 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨5.96) | ₨58 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨3,757) | ₨1,881 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨118) | ₨252 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,792 prices entered by 4,577 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 132% more expensive than in India
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