Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨3,766) | ₨831 | + 353% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,791) | ₨1,067 | + 162% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨1,908) | ₨486 | + 293% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.19 (₨613) | ₨226 | + 171% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.19 (₨1,170) | ₨323 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨558) | ₨171 | + 227% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (₨3,277) | ₨945 | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (₨1,276) | ₨292 | + 336% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (₨1,196) | ₨97 | + 1134% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (₨764) | ₨630 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨4,653) | ₨2,672 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (₨768) | ₨253 | + 203% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (₨555) | ₨150 | + 271% | |
Housing | + 501% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 501% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,761 (₨1,049,904) | ₨114,506 | + 817% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,254 (₨629,247) | ₨72,564 | + 767% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (₨69,731) | ₨24,768 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,754 (₨489,673) | ₨81,992 | + 497% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,453 (₨405,619) | ₨49,088 | + 726% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨41,795) | ₨20,612 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $115 (₨32,234) | ₨2,457 | + 1212% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨66,138 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨30,635 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨3,451) | ₨1,176 | + 193% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (₨13,957) | ₨3,685 | + 279% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨12,562) | ₨9,758 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨29,335) | ₨12,486 | + 135% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (₨23,728) | ₨12,018 | + 97% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (₨2,233,184) | ₨3,213,340 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.65 (₨462) | ₨272 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
Personal Care | + 167% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨2,470) | ₨219 | + 1028% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨1,396) | ₨697 | + 100% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨16,749) | ₨3,678 | + 355% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (₨698) | ₨812 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (₨1,221) | ₨591 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (₨1,057) | ₨560 | + 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.79 (₨778) | ₨409 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (₨242) | ₨244 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (₨2,791) | ₨629 | + 344% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 43% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (₨8,719) | ₨3,554 | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨4,400) | ₨1,815 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨12,182) | ₨7,013 | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (₨1,396) | ₨2,877 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (₨1,176) | ₨562 | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (₨880) | ₨1,033 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (₨55,830) | ₨149,999 | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨28) | ₨255 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (₨18,357) | ₨4,456 | + 312% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.65 (₨740) | ₨574 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 119% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan
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