Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨2,379) | ₨721 | + 230% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨2,642) | ₨813 | + 225% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.98 (₨748) | ₨266 | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (₨312) | ₨147 | + 112% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.88 (₨723) | ₨248 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.51 (₨629) | ₨133 | + 371% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨2,506) | ₨831 | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 (₨879) | ₨239 | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨501) | ₨98 | + 411% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (₨598) | ₨544 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨2,506) | ₨1,859 | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨501) | ₨194 | + 159% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.49 (₨374) | ₨93 | + 303% | |
Housing | + 380% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 380% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (₨562,822) | ₨98,149 | + 473% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (₨322,785) | ₨58,893 | + 448% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (₨128,250) | ₨30,172 | + 325% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (₨989,530) | ₨74,488 | + 1228% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (₨112,564) | ₨48,782 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (₨16,139) | ₨19,036 | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (₨5,628) | ₨2,291 | + 146% | |
40” flat screen tv | $300 (₨75,187) | ₨56,283 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨37,593) | ₨26,949 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨2,009) | ₨1,473 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,773 | - | |
Clothes | + 126% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (₨25,062) | ₨3,256 | + 670% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (₨8,772) | ₨5,179 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨17,544) | ₨10,406 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨12,531) | ₨9,728 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨5,012,460) | ₨3,252,750 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.41 (₨353) | ₨232 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨7,519) | ₨4,926 | + 53% | |
Personal Care | + 133% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨2,005) | ₨554 | + 262% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨3,759) | ₨1,170 | + 221% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨15,037) | ₨2,073 | + 625% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (₨1,253) | ₨667 | + 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨940) | ₨651 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (₨998) | ₨598 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (₨438) | ₨350 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (₨310) | ₨246 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (₨1,508) | ₨752 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨8,772) | ₨2,998 | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨2,889) | ₨1,694 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (₨8,750) | ₨5,384 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,869) | ₨2,014 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (₨871) | ₨631 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨752) | ₨489 | + 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (₨100,249) | ₨83,880 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨25) | ₨3.35 | + 648% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨13,169) | ₨4,656 | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨376) | ₨312 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 170% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in East Timor is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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