- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨802) | ₨527 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨885) | ₨599 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨432) | ₨214 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨204) | ₨105 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨254) | ₨120 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨226) | ₨81 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨2,467) | ₨482 | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨848) | ₨151 | + 462% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨432) | ₨40 | + 978% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨319) | ₨311 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,663) | ₨2,271 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (₨272) | ₨118 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨179) | ₨54 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 424% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 424% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,800 (₨592,152) | ₨56,830 | + 942% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 (₨195,328) | ₨33,442 | + 484% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (₨24,673) | ₨7,867 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,740 (₨214,655) | ₨42,799 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $843 (₨104,024) | ₨25,665 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (₨12,337) | ₨6,390 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨11,257) | ₨2,590 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (₨98,692) | ₨40,917 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨44,411) | ₨10,990 | + 304% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨980) | ₨509 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨308) | ₨1,097 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨6,785) | ₨2,520 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (₨6,168) | ₨4,267 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨14,804) | ₨6,098 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨9,869) | ₨5,524 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨3,392,538) | ₨1,809,730 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (₨120) | ₨85 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨2,508) | ₨2,461 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨864) | ₨221 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,480) | ₨542 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨6,785) | ₨2,075 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨386 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨424) | ₨243 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨370) | ₨332 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨259) | ₨136 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨206) | ₨104 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨1,974) | ₨612 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨2,498) | ₨1,486 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,480) | ₨1,147 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨5,469) | ₨3,130 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨833) | ₨500 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨470) | ₨374 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨639) | ₨444 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨10) | ₨29 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨6,477) | ₨4,065 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨204) | ₨177 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,579 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
123.365
PKR
/
USD
*
Cost of living in East Timor is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan