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Cost of Living & Prices:
Timor Leste vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.97 times less for grocery shopping in Timor Leste than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Timor Leste and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Timor Leste.

4.56 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Timor Leste.

1.93 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.23 EUR (14.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Timor Leste.

13.23 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.32 EUR (13.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Timor Leste.

12.32 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.76 EUR (8.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Timor Leste.

7.76 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.6 EUR (1.75 USD) in Timor Leste and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Timor Leste.

1.60 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.78 EUR (1.95 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Timor Leste.

1.78 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.3 EUR (2.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Timor Leste and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Timor Leste.

2.30 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.39 EUR (2.62 USD) in Timor Leste and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Timor Leste.

2.39 EUR
3.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.91 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Timor Leste.

0.91 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.81 EUR (1.98 USD) in Timor Leste and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Timor Leste.

1.81 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.47 EUR (6 USD) in Timor Leste and 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Timor Leste.

5.47 EUR
15.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in Timor Leste and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the United States.

1.70 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.93 EUR (2.12 USD) in Timor Leste and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Timor Leste.

1.93 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.08 EUR (3.38 USD) in Timor Leste and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Timor Leste.

3.08 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.91 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Timor Leste.

0.91 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2 EUR (2.19 USD) in Timor Leste and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Timor Leste.

2.00 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Timor Leste.

2.28 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.54 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Timor Leste.

0.49 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Timor Leste than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Timor Leste.

2.74 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.82 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Timor Leste.

1.82 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Timor Leste.

2.74 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.19 EUR (3.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Timor Leste.

3.19 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.84 EUR (7.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Timor Leste.

6.84 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.06 EUR (45 USD) in Timor Leste and 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Timor Leste.

41.06 EUR
91.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Timor Leste and 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Timor Leste.

4.56 EUR
22.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.91 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Timor Leste.

0.91 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.84 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.08 times less for transportation in Timor Leste than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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117.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Timor Leste and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Timor Leste.

0.23 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.41 EUR (12.5 USD) in Timor Leste and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Timor Leste.

11.41 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38% lower in the United States.

2.74 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Timor Leste.

2.74 EUR
4.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.47 EUR (6 USD) in Timor Leste and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Timor Leste.

5.47 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 58.4 EUR (64 USD) in Timor Leste and 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Timor Leste.

58.40 EUR
89.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.26 EUR (11.25 USD) in Timor Leste and 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Timor Leste.

10.26 EUR
34.67 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.15 times less for renting an apartment in Timor Leste than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 812.07 EUR (890 USD) in Timor Leste and 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Timor Leste.

812.07 EUR
3 468 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 684.33 EUR (750 USD) in Timor Leste and 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Timor Leste.

684.33 EUR
2 172 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2121 EUR (2325 USD) in Timor Leste and 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Timor Leste.

2 121 EUR
6 473 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1414 EUR (1550 USD) in Timor Leste and 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Timor Leste.

1 414 EUR
3 748 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.72 times less for buying an apartment in Timor Leste than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4258 EUR (4666.67 USD) in Timor Leste and 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Timor Leste.

4 258 EUR
13 028 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3650 EUR (4000 USD) in Timor Leste and 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Timor Leste.

3 650 EUR
8 463 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Timor Leste is 1.65 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3308 EUR (3625 USD) in Timor Leste and 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 39.5% lower in Timor Leste.

3 308 EUR
5 472 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Timor Leste vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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94.7 EUR

Two stars

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133 EUR

Three stars

-
178 EUR

Four stars

-
230 EUR

Five stars

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548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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