Cost of living in East Timor compared to Russia
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| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 106% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (руб 890) | руб 555 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (руб 734) | руб 398 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (руб 533) | руб 226 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (руб 234) | руб 88 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.00 (руб 156) | руб 139 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.00 (руб 234) | руб 208 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (руб 916) | руб 428 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.57 (руб 356) | руб 131 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.28 (руб 334) | руб 69 | + 386% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (руб 234) | руб 86 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $30 (руб 2,340) | руб 695 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (руб 215) | руб 189 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.99 (руб 155) | руб 48 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 218% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,875 (руб 302,271) | руб 105,099 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,000 (руб 233,995) | руб 58,650 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (руб 14,763) | руб 7,581 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,203 (руб 171,812) | руб 53,709 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,406 (руб 109,629) | руб 33,196 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $85 (руб 6,641) | руб 5,605 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $111 (руб 8,644) | руб 612 | + 1312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 20,501 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,224 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 964) | руб 548 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 930 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (руб 3,900) | руб 6,816 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (руб 3,510) | руб 3,176 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (руб 8,197) | руб 7,907 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (руб 6,630) | руб 6,921 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $8,000 (руб 623,986) | руб 2,626,260 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (руб 117) | руб 58 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,411 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (руб 690) | руб 376 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (руб 390) | руб 486 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $35 (руб 2,730) | руб 2,115 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.50 (руб 195) | руб 358 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.38 (руб 341) | руб 217 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.79 (руб 295) | руб 161 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (руб 195) | руб 124 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $0.87 (руб 68) | руб 140 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (руб 780) | руб 567 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $31 (руб 2,436) | руб 1,593 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 1,229) | руб 680 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (руб 3,900) | руб 3,237 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (руб 390) | руб 473 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (руб 273) | руб 177 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.15 (руб 246) | руб 236 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $200 (руб 15,600) | руб 50,539 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (руб 8) | руб 23 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (руб 5,129) | руб 3,349 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (руб 312) | руб 197 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,734 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 71% more expensive than in Russia
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