Cost of living in East Timor compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 125% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (руб 767) | руб 478 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 822) | руб 383 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (руб 515) | руб 201 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (руб 125) | руб 85 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (руб 338) | руб 118 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 (руб 196) | руб 190 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (руб 1,024) | руб 431 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 (руб 365) | руб 114 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (руб 401) | руб 51 | + 693% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (руб 216) | руб 80 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (руб 1,466) | руб 726 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (руб 241) | руб 148 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (руб 169) | руб 44 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 195% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 (руб 180,217) | руб 88,260 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 (руб 103,357) | руб 53,559 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 (руб 41,066) | руб 9,374 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 (руб 316,851) | руб 45,680 | + 594% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 (руб 36,043) | руб 28,184 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 (руб 5,168) | руб 6,168 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 (руб 1,802) | руб 495 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (руб 24,075) | руб 25,427 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (руб 12,038) | руб 10,146 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (руб 643) | руб 626 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 (руб 8,025) | руб 5,476 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (руб 2,809) | руб 3,659 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (руб 5,618) | руб 7,865 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (руб 4,013) | руб 8,501 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (руб 1,605,006) | руб 2,157,330 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 (руб 127) | руб 51 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (руб 2,408) | руб 2,232 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (руб 642) | руб 511 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (руб 1,204) | руб 686 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 (руб 4,815) | руб 1,858 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 (руб 401) | руб 385 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (руб 301) | руб 259 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (руб 320) | руб 285 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 (руб 140) | руб 111 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 (руб 99) | руб 156 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 (руб 483) | руб 823 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| East Timor | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (руб 2,809) | руб 1,781 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 (руб 925) | руб 700 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 (руб 2,802) | руб 3,872 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (руб 598) | руб 469 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 (руб 279) | руб 218 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (руб 241) | руб 272 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 (руб 32,100) | руб 70,646 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (руб 8) | руб 2.99 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (руб 4,217) | руб 4,350 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 (руб 120) | руб 206 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,344 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in East Timor is 75% more expensive than in Russia
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