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

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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.45 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Timor Leste.

5.45 EUR
4.66 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.23 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.98 EUR (2.12 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Timor Leste.

2.23 EUR
1.98 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.58 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 13.52 EUR (14.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Timor Leste.

19.58 EUR
13.52 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.59 EUR (13.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 25% lower in Timor Leste.

16.79 EUR
12.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.25 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 7.93 EUR (8.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Timor Leste.

16.25 EUR
7.93 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.92 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.75 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Timor Leste.

14.92 EUR
1.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in Timor Leste.

2.99 EUR
1.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.42 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.52 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Timor Leste.

4.42 EUR
2.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.67 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.44 EUR (2.62 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Timor Leste.

3.67 EUR
2.44 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.31 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.65 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Timor Leste.

2.65 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.98 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (1.98 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Timor Leste.

3.98 EUR
1.85 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.58 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5.6 EUR (6 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Timor Leste.

15.58 EUR
5.60 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
1.73 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.64 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.98 EUR (2.12 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Timor Leste.

3.64 EUR
1.98 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.97 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.15 EUR (3.38 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Timor Leste.

4.97 EUR
3.15 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.97 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Timor Leste.

3.97 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.67 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.19 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Timor Leste.

7.67 EUR
2.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.37 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.83 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 60% lower in Timor Leste.

5.83 EUR
2.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.33 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Timor Leste.

2.33 EUR
0.50 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.87 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Timor Leste.

4.87 EUR
2.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.61 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Timor Leste.

2.61 EUR
1.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.46 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Timor Leste.

7.46 EUR
2.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.33 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.26 EUR (3.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Timor Leste.

9.33 EUR
3.26 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.99 EUR (7.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Timor Leste.

11.19 EUR
6.99 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 93.26 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 41.97 EUR (45 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 55% lower in Timor Leste.

93.26 EUR
41.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.32 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 80% lower in Timor Leste.

23.32 EUR
4.66 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.05 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Timor Leste.

2.05 EUR
0.93 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

1.01 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.86 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Timor Leste - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.09 times more for transportation in the United States than in Timor Leste.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

120.31 EUR
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 91% lower in Timor Leste.

2.56 EUR
0.23 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.98 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 11.66 EUR (12.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Timor Leste.

27.98 EUR
11.66 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in the United States.

1.73 EUR
2.80 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.2 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Timor Leste.

4.20 EUR
2.80 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.6 EUR (6 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Timor Leste.

16.79 EUR
5.60 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.64 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 59.69 EUR (64 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Timor Leste.

91.64 EUR
59.69 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.44 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 10.49 EUR (11.25 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Timor Leste.

35.44 EUR
10.49 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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

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 3544 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 830.03 EUR (890 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Timor Leste.

3 544 EUR
830.03 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 2220 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 699.46 EUR (750 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Timor Leste.

2 220 EUR
699.46 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 6616 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2168 EUR (2325 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Timor Leste.

6 616 EUR
2 168 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 3831 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1446 EUR (1550 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Timor Leste.

3 831 EUR
1 446 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13316 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 4352 EUR (4666.67 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Timor Leste.

13 316 EUR
4 352 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 8650 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3730 EUR (4000 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Timor Leste.

8 650 EUR
3 730 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5593 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3381 EUR (3625 USD) in Timor Leste. The average salary is 39.5% lower in Timor Leste.

5 593 EUR
3 381 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

103 EUR
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Two stars

154 EUR
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Three stars

208 EUR
-

Four stars

268 EUR
-

Five stars

514 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3512 hotels

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