Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (¥1,659) | ¥1,035 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,368) | ¥840 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (¥994) | ¥618 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (¥436) | ¥237 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (¥291) | ¥335 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (¥436) | ¥439 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (¥1,707) | ¥1,195 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (¥665) | ¥822 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (¥623) | ¥509 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (¥436) | ¥303 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $30 (¥4,363) | ¥1,267 | + 244% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (¥400) | ¥276 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (¥289) | ¥293 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,875 (¥563,609) | ¥365,082 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,000 (¥436,302) | ¥197,136 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (¥27,527) | ¥19,132 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,203 (¥320,356) | ¥145,654 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,406 (¥204,412) | ¥102,459 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $85 (¥12,382) | ¥8,349 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (¥16,118) | ¥4,448 | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥74,559 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (¥1,798) | ¥1,338 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (¥7,272) | ¥9,315 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (¥6,545) | ¥5,103 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (¥15,283) | ¥9,892 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (¥12,362) | ¥12,189 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (¥1,163,472) | ¥3,122,540 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (¥217) | ¥169 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥1,287) | ¥2,133 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (¥727) | ¥2,551 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (¥5,090) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (¥364) | ¥1,337 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (¥636) | ¥930 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (¥551) | ¥622 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (¥364) | ¥224 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (¥126) | ¥188 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (¥1,454) | ¥4,604 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (¥4,542) | ¥4,908 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (¥2,292) | ¥3,881 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (¥7,272) | ¥8,269 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (¥727) | ¥1,244 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (¥509) | ¥547 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (¥458) | ¥674 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (¥29,087) | ¥51,659 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (¥9,564) | ¥9,530 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (¥582) | ¥602 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 462 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 32% more expensive than in Japan
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