Cost of living in East Timor compared to Japan
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (¥1,279) | ¥1,145 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (¥1,023) | ¥719 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (¥512) | ¥437 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (¥192) | ¥211 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (¥486) | ¥282 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥815 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,279) | ¥951 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (¥384) | ¥984 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥421 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (¥320) | ¥268 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (¥1,279) | ¥1,770 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥217 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥225 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 161% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (¥319,838) | ¥194,768 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (¥255,870) | ¥126,641 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (¥127,935) | ¥21,178 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (¥895,545) | ¥142,258 | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (¥63,968) | ¥80,836 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (¥12,794) | ¥13,643 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (¥3,198) | ¥3,988 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (¥38,381) | ¥59,521 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥19,190) | ¥17,809 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (¥896) | ¥665 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (¥12,794) | ¥7,941 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (¥4,478) | ¥4,162 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (¥8,955) | ¥7,471 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (¥6,397) | ¥15,388 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (¥2,558,700) | ¥2,576,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (¥133) | ¥161 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (¥2,601) | ¥16,725 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (¥1,023) | ¥1,370 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (¥1,919) | ¥1,955 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (¥7,676) | ¥3,523 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (¥640) | ¥2,205 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (¥480) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (¥640) | ¥409 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥143 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (¥256) | ¥184 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥640) | ¥3,583 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| East Timor | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (¥4,478) | ¥4,280 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (¥1,279) | ¥3,593 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (¥5,117) | ¥6,242 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (¥1,279) | ¥1,034 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥640) | ¥533 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (¥384) | ¥526 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (¥51,174) | ¥58,872 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (¥13) | ¥41 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (¥6,397) | ¥11,178 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (¥192) | ¥554 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 653 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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