Cost of living in East Timor compared to United States
Currency:
Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in East Timor is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 | $15 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 | $4.25 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 | $0.88 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.06 | $2.94 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 | $4.10 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 | $6 | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.29 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 | $1.68 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 | $3.30 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $14 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 | $1.99 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 | $2.06 | - 29% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in East Timor is 63% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 | $2,211 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 | $1,548 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 | $179 | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 | $1,534 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 | $1,116 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 | $113 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 | $50 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | $800 | $271 | + 195% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 | $128 | + 182% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $11 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 | $22 | - 88% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in East Timor is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $43 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 | $87 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 | $109 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in East Timor is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 | $23,574 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $0.64 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $20 | $74 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in East Timor is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $16 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 | $112 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 | $3.47 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 | $4.93 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $3.64 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 | $1.81 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 | $22 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in East Timor is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 | $46 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $25 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $205 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 | $80 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $12 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 | $5.04 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 | $5.85 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 | $0.51 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 | $49 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 | $8 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Cost of living in East Timor is about the same as in United States
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