- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in East Timor compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in East Timor is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 | $4.56 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 | $0.89 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 | $3.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 | $4.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 | $6 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.32 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 | $1.59 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 | $3.37 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $15 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 | $1.92 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 | $2.13 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 45% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,800 | $2,036 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,583 | $1,572 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 | $177 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,740 | $1,574 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $843 | $1,121 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 | $122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $91 | $48 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $800 | $335 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 | $119 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 | $45 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 | $85 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 | $115 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 | $22,271 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 | $0.77 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $19 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $55 | $111 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 | $3.51 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 | $5.09 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $3.45 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 | $1.85 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 | $21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $25 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $44 | $79 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 | $4.87 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 | $5.88 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 | $0.34 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 | $53 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,915 prices entered by 13,627 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Cost of living in East Timor is 6% cheaper than in United States
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