Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (₨1,044) | ₨473 | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,152) | ₨643 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨562) | ₨240 | + 135% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨266) | ₨111 | + 138% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨331) | ₨144 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨295) | ₨91 | + 224% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨3,213) | ₨670 | + 380% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨1,104) | ₨154 | + 615% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨562) | ₨52 | + 989% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨416) | ₨351 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨2,165) | ₨1,711 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (₨355) | ₨131 | + 172% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨234) | ₨74 | + 216% | |
Housing | + 593% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 593% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (₨653,294) | ₨69,698 | + 837% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (₨461,857) | ₨39,575 | + 1067% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨64,258) | ₨10,992 | + 485% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (₨381,534) | ₨49,835 | + 666% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (₨236,953) | ₨32,659 | + 626% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (₨32,129) | ₨8,932 | + 260% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨14,659) | ₨2,615 | + 461% | |
40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨128,517) | ₨44,544 | + 189% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨57,833) | ₨17,122 | + 238% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,276) | ₨627 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨402) | ₨266 | + 51% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨8,836) | ₨3,054 | + 189% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨8,032) | ₨5,408 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨19,278) | ₨8,399 | + 130% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨12,852) | ₨5,317 | + 142% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨4,417,765) | ₨2,463,580 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (₨164) | ₨108 | + 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨3,266) | ₨1,940 | + 68% | |
Personal Care | + 123% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,125) | ₨260 | + 332% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,928) | ₨616 | + 213% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨8,836) | ₨1,704 | + 418% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨552) | ₨350 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨482) | ₨425 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨337) | ₨247 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨268) | ₨150 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨2,570) | ₨480 | + 435% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨3,253) | ₨1,765 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,928) | ₨1,458 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨7,122) | ₨3,622 | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,084) | ₨850 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨612) | ₨437 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨832) | ₨451 | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨13) | ₨35 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨8,434) | ₨4,252 | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 (₨803) | ₨262 | + 207% | |
TOTAL | + 205% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan
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