Cost of Living in Timor-Leste
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.83 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.58 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.42 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.45 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.72 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.70 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.31 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7.26 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.59 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.57 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.00 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.00 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.25 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.83 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.25 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 56.27 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.41 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 21,573.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 19,459.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 150.00 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ? | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 50.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ? | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 60.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 30.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 80.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 60.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,000.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 866.67 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,075.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,666.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,170.40 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.37 |
Prices in Timor-Leste
This country had 39 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 13 November 2025
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Last update: 13 November 2025
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