Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥700) | ¥1,001 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (¥772) | ¥722 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (¥377) | ¥446 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (¥178) | ¥214 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (¥222) | ¥289 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (¥197) | ¥501 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (¥2,154) | ¥1,246 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥741) | ¥640 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (¥377) | ¥381 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (¥279) | ¥260 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,452) | ¥1,652 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (¥238) | ¥221 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (¥157) | ¥277 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 99% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (¥438,041) | ¥212,128 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (¥309,681) | ¥121,270 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (¥43,086) | ¥15,948 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (¥255,823) | ¥127,445 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (¥158,880) | ¥86,552 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (¥21,543) | ¥11,000 | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (¥9,829) | ¥3,835 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (¥86,172) | ¥39,892 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (¥38,777) | ¥10,465 | + 271% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥855) | ¥749 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (¥269) | ¥2,162 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (¥5,924) | ¥6,528 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥5,386) | ¥4,644 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥12,926) | ¥7,685 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥8,617) | ¥13,013 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (¥2,962,163) | ¥2,936,380 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (¥110) | ¥142 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,190) | ¥9,348 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥754) | ¥1,406 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (¥1,293) | ¥929 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (¥5,924) | ¥8,740 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (¥370) | ¥669 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥323) | ¥525 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (¥226) | ¥206 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (¥180) | ¥238 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (¥1,723) | ¥2,654 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (¥2,181) | ¥3,275 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,293) | ¥3,323 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (¥4,775) | ¥5,924 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥727) | ¥806 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (¥411) | ¥520 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (¥558) | ¥510 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (¥9) | ¥26 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (¥5,655) | ¥8,220 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (¥178) | ¥491 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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