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) | $42.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $8.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.12 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.31 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.66 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.56 | |
| 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) | $0.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.96 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.89 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.00 | |
| 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) | $43.14 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $5.87 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $20.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.41 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $19,786.50 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $18,229.50 | |
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 | $848.75 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $763.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,732.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,506.67 | |
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) | $4,942.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.37 | |
Prices in Timor-Leste
This country had 44 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 8 April 2026
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Last update: 8 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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