- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥733) | ¥1,054 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (¥808) | ¥698 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (¥395) | ¥436 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (¥186) | ¥205 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (¥232) | ¥285 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (¥207) | ¥777 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (¥2,254) | ¥910 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥775) | ¥697 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (¥395) | ¥414 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (¥292) | ¥265 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,519) | ¥1,538 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (¥249) | ¥203 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (¥164) | ¥198 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 104% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (¥458,399) | ¥231,808 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (¥324,073) | ¥125,591 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (¥45,088) | ¥21,159 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (¥267,712) | ¥113,754 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (¥166,263) | ¥74,885 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (¥22,544) | ¥12,611 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (¥10,286) | ¥4,134 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (¥90,177) | ¥55,558 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (¥40,580) | ¥16,830 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥895) | ¥693 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (¥282) | ¥1,932 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (¥6,200) | ¥6,829 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (¥5,636) | ¥4,215 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥13,527) | ¥8,321 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥9,018) | ¥13,972 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (¥3,099,828) | ¥2,590,890 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (¥109) | ¥145 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,292) | ¥11,257 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥789) | ¥1,278 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (¥1,353) | ¥1,016 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (¥6,200) | ¥3,622 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (¥387) | ¥707 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥338) | ¥455 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (¥237) | ¥137 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (¥188) | ¥217 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (¥1,804) | ¥2,939 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (¥2,283) | ¥3,981 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,353) | ¥3,365 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (¥4,997) | ¥7,768 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥761) | ¥880 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (¥430) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (¥584) | ¥560 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (¥9) | ¥56 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (¥5,918) | ¥10,296 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (¥187) | ¥468 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,837 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 4% more expensive than in Japan
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