Cost of living in East Timor compared to United States
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 | $19 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $5.78 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 | $1.08 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.21 | $4.95 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.45 | $4.81 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 | $7 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.55 | $4.69 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 | $2.52 | + 99% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 | $3.12 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $16 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 | $2.74 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 | $3.05 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in East Timor is about the same as in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,246 | $2,852 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,288 | $2,149 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $512 | $221 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,948 | $1,883 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $449 | $1,435 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $64 | $148 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $22 | $64 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | $300 | $295 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $136 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $14 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $100 | $54 | + 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 | $45 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 | $93 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 | $121 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 | $27,744 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.58 | $1.05 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $30 | $79 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | + 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $21 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $60 | $139 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.00 | $8 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 | $4.83 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 | $6 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.75 | $4.78 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.24 | $2.24 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $6 | $28 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
East Timor | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 | $55 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $28 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $35 | $89 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $13 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.47 | $5.23 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 | $6 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $400 | $554 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 | $0.20 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 | $54 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $1.50 | $10 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Cost of living in East Timor is 20% cheaper than in United States
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