Cost of living in East Timor compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Rp 198,157) | Rp 54,762 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (Rp 244,586) | Rp 59,127 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Rp 106,437) | Rp 30,882 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (Rp 34,169) | Rp 23,424 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (Rp 65,240) | Rp 29,260 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (Rp 31,138) | Rp 13,924 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Rp 182,773) | Rp 85,378 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (Rp 71,157) | Rp 46,085 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (Rp 66,697) | Rp 20,007 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (Rp 42,584) | Rp 34,828 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Rp 259,504) | Rp 346,370 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (Rp 42,847) | Rp 19,943 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (Rp 30,928) | Rp 19,984 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,636 (Rp 56,607,587) | Rp 21,980,300 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (Rp 20,053,752) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $258 (Rp 4,010,766) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,424 (Rp 22,169,140) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $730 (Rp 11,372,289) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (Rp 3,113,840) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (Rp 665,076) | Rp 378,883 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.09 (Rp 63,652) | Rp 91,402 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (Rp 108,984) | Rp 89,674 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Rp 778,460) | Rp 789,983 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 700,614) | Rp 508,463 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Rp 1,636,121) | Rp 1,328,490 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Rp 1,323,382) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (Rp 124,553,600) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (Rp 19,967) | Rp 12,463 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Rp 344,518) | Rp 199,904 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 137,753) | Rp 22,456 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Rp 77,846) | Rp 96,147 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (Rp 934,152) | Rp 275,446 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (Rp 38,923) | Rp 66,604 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (Rp 68,115) | Rp 26,592 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (Rp 58,963) | Rp 33,023 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (Rp 43,408) | Rp 27,953 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (Rp 13,504) | Rp 11,693 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (Rp 155,692) | Rp 84,361 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Rp 589,768) | Rp 245,575 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 245,385) | Rp 104,570 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (Rp 679,460) | Rp 363,253 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Rp 77,846) | Rp 149,637 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (Rp 65,577) | Rp 38,584 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (Rp 49,077) | Rp 50,891 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (Rp 3,113,840) | Rp 7,628,420 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Rp 1,557) | Rp 3,584 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (Rp 1,023,845) | Rp 463,013 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (Rp 41,292) | Rp 40,376 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 865 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia
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