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Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (¥723) | ¥1,023 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (¥798) | ¥714 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (¥390) | ¥466 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (¥184) | ¥199 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (¥229) | ¥272 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (¥204) | ¥653 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (¥2,226) | ¥890 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥765) | ¥621 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (¥390) | ¥427 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (¥288) | ¥261 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,500) | ¥1,550 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (¥246) | ¥212 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (¥162) | ¥200 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 95% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (¥452,616) | ¥239,509 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (¥319,985) | ¥120,252 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (¥44,520) | ¥23,358 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (¥264,335) | ¥123,093 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (¥164,166) | ¥84,293 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (¥22,260) | ¥11,955 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (¥10,156) | ¥4,050 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (¥89,039) | ¥61,346 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (¥40,068) | ¥15,579 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥884) | ¥745 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (¥278) | ¥1,601 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (¥6,121) | ¥6,784 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (¥5,565) | ¥4,071 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥13,356) | ¥8,377 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥8,904) | ¥12,050 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (¥3,060,723) | ¥2,782,080 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (¥108) | ¥146 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,263) | ¥13,003 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥779) | ¥1,232 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (¥1,336) | ¥1,175 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (¥6,121) | ¥4,149 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (¥383) | ¥735 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥334) | ¥471 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (¥234) | ¥143 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (¥185) | ¥221 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (¥1,781) | ¥2,643 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (¥2,254) | ¥4,236 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,336) | ¥3,338 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (¥4,934) | ¥8,199 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥751) | ¥943 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (¥424) | ¥487 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (¥577) | ¥532 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥54,634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (¥9) | ¥57 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (¥5,843) | ¥9,945 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (¥184) | ¥472 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,770 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is about the same as in Japan
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