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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 2.03 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Timor Leste.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.5 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.07 EUR (3.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Timor Leste.

6.50 EUR
3.07 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Timor Leste.

2.21 EUR
1.61 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.49 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Timor Leste.

17.49 EUR
14.03 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.79 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.03 EUR (16 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Timor Leste.

15.79 EUR
14.03 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.1 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.33 EUR (9.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Timor Leste.

14.10 EUR
8.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.66 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Timor Leste.

16.66 EUR
2.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.25 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Timor Leste.

2.93 EUR
1.97 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.31 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.7 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Timor Leste.

6.31 EUR
2.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.48 EUR (2.83 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Timor Leste.

3.34 EUR
2.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.92 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.58 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Timor Leste.

2.58 EUR
0.88 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 51% lower in Timor Leste.

4.39 EUR
2.15 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.05 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Timor Leste.

15.05 EUR
1.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
2.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.52 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Timor Leste.

3.52 EUR
1.10 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.02 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Timor Leste.

5.02 EUR
1.75 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Timor Leste.

3.28 EUR
1.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.25 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Timor Leste.

7.25 EUR
1.75 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.88 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.59 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Timor Leste.

5.59 EUR
2.19 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Timor Leste.

2.18 EUR
0.88 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Timor Leste - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.94 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 5.14 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.36 EUR (3.83 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Timor Leste.

5.14 EUR
3.36 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Timor Leste.

2.89 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Timor Leste.

7.02 EUR
1.75 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Timor Leste.

10.52 EUR
3.95 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.52 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Timor Leste.

10.52 EUR
7.02 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 39.47 EUR (45 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Timor Leste.

122.79 EUR
39.47 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.8 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Timor Leste.

22.80 EUR
4.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.24 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Timor Leste.

2.24 EUR
1.25 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

Diesel 1L

0.86 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Timor Leste - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.23 times more for transportation in the United States than in Timor Leste.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.77 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 49.35 EUR (56.27 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Timor Leste.

115.77 EUR
49.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.22 EUR (0.25 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Timor Leste.

2.54 EUR
0.22 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.84 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 17.54 EUR (20 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Timor Leste.

36.84 EUR
17.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United States.

1.90 EUR
2.19 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.38 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.07 EUR (3.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Timor Leste.

4.38 EUR
3.07 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 17.54 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 4.82 EUR (5.5 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Timor Leste.

17.54 EUR
4.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.38 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 43.85 EUR (50 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Timor Leste.

138.38 EUR
43.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 57.01 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Timor Leste.

57.01 EUR
2.63 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Timor Leste - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.81 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 3559 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 964.79 EUR (1100 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Timor Leste.

3 559 EUR
964.79 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 2231 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 818.61 EUR (933.33 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Timor Leste.

2 231 EUR
818.61 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 7211 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3011 EUR (3433.33 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Timor Leste.

7 211 EUR
3 011 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 4584 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1462 EUR (1666.67 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Timor Leste.

4 584 EUR
1 462 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Timor Leste - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.34 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 15222 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3508 EUR (4000 USD) in Timor Leste. The price of this product is 77% lower in Timor Leste.

15 222 EUR
3 508 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

10 679 EUR
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Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Timor Leste - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1 times higher than in Timor Leste.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4513 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 4510 EUR (5142 USD) in Timor Leste. The average salary is 0.1% lower in Timor Leste.

4 513 EUR
4 510 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

91 EUR
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Two stars

128 EUR
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Three stars

171 EUR
-

Four stars

221 EUR
-

Five stars

527 EUR
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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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