Cost of living in East Timor compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨1,782) | ₨460 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,426) | ₨730 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (₨713) | ₨237 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.50 (₨267) | ₨123 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (₨677) | ₨171 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨85 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨1,782) | ₨648 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (₨535) | ₨157 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨47 | + 656% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.50 (₨445) | ₨223 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨1,782) | ₨1,889 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨144 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨72 | + 394% | |
| Housing | + 646% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 646% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,500 (₨445,490) | ₨54,405 | + 719% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,000 (₨356,392) | ₨36,675 | + 872% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $1,000 (₨178,196) | ₨12,437 | + 1333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $7,000 (₨1,247,372) | ₨50,399 | + 2375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $500 (₨89,098) | ₨46,759 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $100 (₨17,820) | ₨13,558 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (₨4,455) | ₨2,491 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (₨53,459) | ₨47,868 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨26,729) | ₨17,360 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (₨1,247) | ₨826 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (₨17,820) | ₨3,317 | + 437% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (₨6,237) | ₨5,876 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (₨12,474) | ₨13,241 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨8,910) | ₨8,069 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (₨3,563,920) | ₨1,996,870 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (₨185) | ₨135 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (₨3,623) | ₨2,592 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨1,426) | ₨440 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (₨2,673) | ₨356 | + 650% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (₨10,692) | ₨1,396 | + 666% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (₨891) | ₨1,267 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨668) | ₨764 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (₨891) | ₨455 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨250 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (₨356) | ₨124 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨891) | ₨528 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| East Timor | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨6,237) | ₨1,488 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (₨1,782) | ₨1,150 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,411 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $40 (₨7,128) | ₨3,400 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (₨1,782) | ₨720 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨891) | ₨426 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (₨535) | ₨499 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (₨71,278) | ₨68,038 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (₨18) | ₨4.57 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (₨8,910) | ₨3,574 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (₨267) | ₨258 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 258% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,051 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan
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