Cost of living in East Timor compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $4.22 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.65 | $0.87 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 | $2.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.83 | $4.10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $20 | $6 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.40 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.50 | $1.70 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 | $3.18 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $14 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.21 | $1.99 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 | $2.12 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in East Timor is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,067 | $2,176 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,875 | $1,546 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $400 | $179 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,375 | $1,510 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,475 | $1,121 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $200 | $112 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $91 | $51 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 | $274 | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $360 | $127 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 | $11 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in East Timor is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 | $42 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 | $86 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 | $108 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in East Timor is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,500 | $23,671 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $0.66 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 | $73 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in East Timor is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $16 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $55 | $110 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 | $3.45 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 | $4.86 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $3.62 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 | $1.82 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 | $22 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in East Timor is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $20 | $47 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $12 | $25 | - 52% | |
| 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 | $44 | $79 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.81 | $5.03 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 | $5.72 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 | $0.25 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 | $49 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.00 | $8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,118 prices entered by 4,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
Cost of living in East Timor is 7% more expensive than in United States
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