Cost of living in East Timor compared to India
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨1,170) | ₨387 | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨867) | ₨355 | + 144% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨593) | ₨175 | + 238% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (₨190) | ₨61 | + 214% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 (₨363) | ₨99 | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨173) | ₨44 | + 290% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨1,018) | ₨272 | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (₨396) | ₨198 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (₨371) | ₨41 | + 815% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (₨237) | ₨175 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,445) | ₨999 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (₨239) | ₨93 | + 156% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (₨172) | ₨43 | + 297% | |
Housing | + 450% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 450% more expensive than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,761 (₨326,090) | ₨44,454 | + 634% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,254 (₨195,438) | ₨29,266 | + 568% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (₨21,658) | ₨5,484 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,754 (₨152,088) | ₨29,483 | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,453 (₨125,981) | ₨18,481 | + 582% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨12,981) | ₨5,765 | + 125% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $115 (₨10,012) | ₨767 | + 1205% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨27,487 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,343 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨1,072) | ₨471 | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,175 | - | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨4,335) | ₨2,622 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,902) | ₨2,693 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨9,111) | ₨4,304 | + 112% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (₨7,370) | ₨3,042 | + 142% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (₨693,606) | ₨1,869,040 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.65 (₨143) | ₨103 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,548 | - | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨767) | ₨105 | + 628% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨434) | ₨277 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨5,202) | ₨1,102 | + 372% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (₨217) | ₨389 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (₨379) | ₨249 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (₨328) | ₨276 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨242) | ₨178 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (₨75) | ₨93 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨867) | ₨321 | + 170% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
East Timor | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨2,708) | ₨1,418 | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,366) | ₨665 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨3,784) | ₨2,234 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (₨434) | ₨672 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (₨365) | ₨217 | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (₨273) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (₨17,340) | ₨39,362 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨9) | ₨4.75 | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (₨5,702) | ₨1,831 | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (₨230) | ₨283 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 146% more expensive than in India
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