Cost of living in East Timor compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Rp 148,343) | Rp 46,670 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (Rp 243,981) | Rp 60,147 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Rp 106,173) | Rp 27,259 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (Rp 26,248) | Rp 22,140 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.53 (Rp 54,798) | Rp 29,420 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.31 (Rp 35,874) | Rp 18,202 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Rp 182,321) | Rp 65,816 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (Rp 64,868) | Rp 44,338 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.76 (Rp 58,399) | Rp 23,243 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (Rp 37,939) | Rp 35,532 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 233,689) | Rp 357,873 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (Rp 42,741) | Rp 21,944 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.87 (Rp 28,994) | Rp 20,736 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,312 (Rp 51,437,212) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $810 (Rp 12,578,562) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (Rp 1,925,279) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (Rp 23,681,056) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $452 (Rp 7,027,316) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (Rp 1,851,477) | Rp 555,271 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (Rp 636,628) | Rp 405,895 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,110,400 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,797,940 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.33 (Rp 82,724) | Rp 58,625 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (Rp 108,715) | Rp 87,033 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (Rp 776,535) | Rp 746,172 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 698,882) | Rp 494,843 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Rp 1,739,438) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (Rp 1,320,110) | Rp 1,345,870 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (Rp 124,245,600) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (Rp 21,996) | Rp 11,228 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (Rp 343,666) | Rp 197,899 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 155,307) | Rp 22,717 | + 584% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Rp 77,654) | Rp 48,531 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (Rp 931,842) | Rp 355,517 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (Rp 38,827) | Rp 115,732 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (Rp 67,947) | Rp 23,036 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (Rp 58,818) | Rp 32,995 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.02 (Rp 31,446) | Rp 49,135 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (Rp 13,471) | Rp 17,984 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $7 (Rp 108,715) | Rp 87,591 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| East Timor | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Rp 543,575) | Rp 194,090 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $11 (Rp 177,448) | Rp 120,586 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 3,533,850 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $33 (Rp 506,672) | Rp 419,806 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Rp 77,654) | Rp 119,009 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.31 (Rp 51,437) | Rp 37,625 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.48 (Rp 38,442) | Rp 44,445 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (Rp 3,106,140) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (Rp 1,553) | Rp 2,007 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Rp 894,940) | Rp 460,261 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (Rp 23,296) | Rp 37,374 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 741 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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