Prices and Cost of Living in Timor Leste
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Timor Leste. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 27.88 PLN to 45.17 PLN
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 34.3 PLN
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 4 April 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Timor Leste?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 7.17 USD (27.88 PLN) to 11.61 USD (45.17 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 8.82 USD (34.3 PLN) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 4 April 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Timor Leste
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Timor Leste, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 19.45 PLN |
| Banana (1kg) | 8.25 PLN |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 56.41 PLN |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 52.52 PLN |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 33.07 PLN |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.81 PLN |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.59 PLN |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9.80 PLN |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 10.19 PLN |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.89 PLN |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 7.70 PLN |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 23.34 PLN |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 7.24 PLN |
| Onion (1kg) | 8.25 PLN |
| Oranges (1kg) | 13.15 PLN |
| Potato (1kg) | 3.89 PLN |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 8.52 PLN |
| Tomato (1kg) | 9.73 PLN |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.10 PLN |
Food and beverage prices in Timor Leste
Popular food products found on store shelves in Timor Leste include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 2.12 USD (8.25 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 14.5 USD (56.41 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 2.19 USD (8.52 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.98 USD (7.7 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 2.12 USD (8.25 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 5 USD (19.45 PLN) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 0.54 USD (2.1 PLN). Dairy prices in Timor Leste, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 1.86 USD (7.24 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 6 USD (23.34 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 8.5 USD (33.07 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 2.52 USD (9.8 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 2.5 USD (9.73 PLN) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.67 PLN |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 7.78 PLN |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 11.67 PLN |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 13.62 PLN |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 29.18 PLN |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 175 PLN |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 19.45 PLN |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.89 PLN |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Timor Leste vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 3 USD (11.67 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 2 USD (7.78 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 7.5 USD (29.18 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 45 USD (175 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 5 USD (19.45 PLN).
Public Transportation Prices
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.97 PLN |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 48.63 PLN |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 11.67 PLN |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 11.67 PLN |
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.34 PLN |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 249 PLN |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 43.77 PLN |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3 463 PLN |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2 918 PLN |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 9 045 PLN |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 6 030 PLN |
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Timor Leste?
The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Timor Leste varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 750 USD (2918 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 890 USD (3463 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 4667 USD (18155 PLN) per square meter.
Apartment Buying Prices
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 18 155 PLN |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 15 562 PLN |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14 103 PLN |
• Prices of products and services in Timor Leste. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 03/2023.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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