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 (₨1,005) | ₨591 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,109) | ₨646 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (₨541) | ₨246 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 (₨256) | ₨108 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (₨319) | ₨123 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 (₨283) | ₨116 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 (₨3,093) | ₨476 | + 549% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨1,063) | ₨180 | + 490% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 (₨541) | ₨46 | + 1067% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨400) | ₨356 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨2,084) | ₨2,599 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 (₨341) | ₨124 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (₨225) | ₨57 | + 295% | |
| Housing | + 627% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 627% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 (₨628,809) | ₨54,361 | + 1057% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 (₨444,547) | ₨36,571 | + 1116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 (₨61,850) | ₨9,346 | + 562% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 (₨367,234) | ₨45,679 | + 704% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 (₨228,072) | ₨30,170 | + 656% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 (₨30,925) | ₨7,326 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 (₨14,110) | ₨2,470 | + 471% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨123,700) | ₨38,520 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 (₨55,665) | ₨12,272 | + 354% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (₨1,228) | ₨568 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (₨387) | ₨803 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨8,504) | ₨2,038 | + 317% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (₨7,731) | ₨3,629 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨18,555) | ₨6,374 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (₨12,370) | ₨5,563 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 (₨4,252,188) | ₨2,042,570 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (₨158) | ₨110 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨3,144) | ₨2,007 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,082) | ₨316 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨1,856) | ₨419 | + 343% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 (₨8,504) | ₨1,574 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (₨532) | ₨301 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨464) | ₨302 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 (₨325) | ₨206 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (₨258) | ₨128 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (₨2,474) | ₨388 | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 (₨3,131) | ₨1,468 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (₨1,856) | ₨1,238 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,790 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 (₨6,855) | ₨3,579 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,044) | ₨885 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 (₨590) | ₨331 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (₨801) | ₨551 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (₨13) | ₨4.62 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (₨8,118) | ₨4,685 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (₨256) | ₨217 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,960 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan
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