Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (¥1,337) | ¥1,025 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,433) | ¥723 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (¥897) | ¥519 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (¥217) | ¥197 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (¥589) | ¥316 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 (¥343) | ¥629 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (¥1,785) | ¥962 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (¥637) | ¥902 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥574 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (¥377) | ¥285 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (¥2,557) | ¥1,208 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥184 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (¥294) | ¥206 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (¥314,273) | ¥326,267 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (¥180,239) | ¥171,772 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (¥71,613) | ¥28,488 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (¥552,542) | ¥157,603 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (¥62,855) | ¥82,713 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (¥9,012) | ¥24,082 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (¥3,143) | ¥4,699 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (¥41,984) | ¥47,482 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥20,992) | ¥32,093 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥1,122) | ¥1,313 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (¥13,995) | ¥6,136 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (¥4,898) | ¥5,199 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥9,796) | ¥8,989 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (¥6,997) | ¥13,588 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (¥2,798,900) | ¥2,700,660 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (¥222) | ¥165 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (¥4,198) | ¥10,143 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (¥1,120) | ¥2,497 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥2,099) | ¥1,967 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (¥8,397) | ¥5,380 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥650 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (¥525) | ¥938 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (¥557) | ¥702 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (¥244) | ¥218 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (¥173) | ¥216 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (¥842) | ¥3,927 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (¥4,898) | ¥4,141 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,613) | ¥3,600 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (¥4,886) | ¥5,993 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥1,044) | ¥984 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (¥486) | ¥472 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥575 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (¥55,978) | ¥101,122 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (¥14) | ¥52 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (¥7,353) | ¥9,280 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (¥210) | ¥592 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 808 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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