Cost of living in East Timor compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 230% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (20,416 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (25,199 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (10,966 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (3,520 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.19 (6,722 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (3,208 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (18,831 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (7,331 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (6,872 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (4,387 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 408% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (26,736 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (4,414 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (3,186 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 414% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 414% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,636 (5,832,190 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 898% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (2,066,106 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $258 (413,223 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,424 (2,284,051 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $730 (1,171,669 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (320,814 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (68,522 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 250,000 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $4.09 (6,558 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $7 (11,228 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 240% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 240% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (80,204 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 512% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (72,183 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (168,567 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (136,346 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (12,832,560 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (2,057 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (35,495 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 275% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 275% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (14,193 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (8,020 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (96,244 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (4,010 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (7,018 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (6,075 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (4,472 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (1,391 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (16,041 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 571% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| East Timor | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (60,763 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (25,282 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (70,004 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (8,020 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (6,756 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (5,056 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (320,814 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (160 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (105,485 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 693% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (4,254 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria
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