- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨904) | ₨559 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨997) | ₨610 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨487) | ₨222 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨230) | ₨108 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨287) | ₨121 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨255) | ₨80 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨2,782) | ₨439 | + 534% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨956) | ₨154 | + 523% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨487) | ₨40 | + 1130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨360) | ₨293 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,875) | ₨2,141 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (₨307) | ₨117 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨202) | ₨56 | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 553% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 553% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,067 (₨565,690) | ₨57,192 | + 889% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,875 (₨399,924) | ₨36,148 | + 1006% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨55,642) | ₨8,238 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,375 (₨330,372) | ₨44,615 | + 640% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,475 (₨205,178) | ₨25,516 | + 704% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $200 (₨27,821) | ₨6,795 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨12,693) | ₨2,646 | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 (₨111,283) | ₨39,967 | + 178% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨50,077) | ₨11,006 | + 355% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,105) | ₨499 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨348) | ₨1,104 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨7,651) | ₨2,600 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (₨6,955) | ₨4,026 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨16,692) | ₨6,156 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨11,128) | ₨5,351 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨3,825,360) | ₨1,833,160 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (₨135) | ₨90 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨2,828) | ₨2,481 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨974) | ₨227 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,669) | ₨652 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨7,651) | ₨2,133 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨478) | ₨275 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨417) | ₨340 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨292) | ₨142 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨232) | ₨109 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨2,226) | ₨637 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨2,817) | ₨1,494 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,669) | ₨1,128 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨6,167) | ₨3,101 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨939) | ₨526 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨530) | ₨392 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨721) | ₨548 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨12) | ₨49 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨7,303) | ₨4,025 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨230) | ₨185 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,383 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan
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