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 (¥712) | ¥981 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (¥786) | ¥700 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (¥384) | ¥414 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (¥181) | ¥205 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (¥226) | ¥251 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (¥201) | ¥655 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (¥2,192) | ¥964 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥753) | ¥741 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (¥384) | ¥391 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (¥283) | ¥300 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (¥1,477) | ¥1,420 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (¥242) | ¥178 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (¥159) | ¥217 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (¥445,683) | ¥299,320 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (¥315,083) | ¥164,446 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (¥43,838) | ¥21,056 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (¥260,286) | ¥150,152 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (¥161,651) | ¥78,123 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (¥21,919) | ¥11,902 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (¥10,000) | ¥4,118 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (¥87,675) | ¥70,060 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (¥39,454) | ¥12,705 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (¥870) | ¥794 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (¥274) | ¥2,406 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (¥6,028) | ¥7,319 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (¥5,480) | ¥4,417 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥13,151) | ¥8,375 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (¥8,768) | ¥13,139 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (¥3,013,835) | ¥2,627,120 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (¥112) | ¥135 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,228) | ¥10,272 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (¥767) | ¥1,148 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (¥1,315) | ¥1,229 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (¥6,028) | ¥5,176 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (¥377) | ¥611 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥329) | ¥528 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (¥230) | ¥152 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (¥183) | ¥258 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (¥1,754) | ¥3,156 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (¥2,219) | ¥3,672 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (¥1,315) | ¥3,638 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (¥4,859) | ¥6,066 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥740) | ¥1,131 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (¥418) | ¥435 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (¥568) | ¥548 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (¥9) | ¥53 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (¥5,754) | ¥9,625 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (¥548) | ¥530 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 859 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is about the same as in Japan
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