Cost of living
Dili (Timor-Leste) compared to Cova Lima
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Overview comparison
Dili (Timor-Leste)Cova Lima
Consumer prices in Cova Lima are roughly 20% higher than in Dili (Timor-Leste).
Cost of living
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| Total with rent one person | 568 | 577 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,152 | 1,072 |
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| Without rent one person | 332 | 319 |
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| Without rent one family | 960 | 1,202 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 218.38 | 108.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 451.83 | 175.95 |
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| Food person | 209 | 254 |
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| Food family | 483 | 560 |
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| Transport person | 22.97 | 34.88 |
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| Transport family | 77.02 | 123.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.06 years | 70.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 0.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.32 | 25.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.56 | 3.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 2.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 2.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.22 | 97.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.16 | 76.26 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 543.04 | 145.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 247.02 | 119.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.11 | 23.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.64 | 34.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.81 | 26.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.93 | 7.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,284 | 971 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 773 | 1,512 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.13% | 19.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.12 | 5.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 0.87 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.35 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.59 | 1.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.77 | 11.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.64 | 10.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.13 | 9.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Cova Lima |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.99 | 22.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.95 | 2.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.08 | 17.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.66 | 78.67 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.63 | 48.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 100.66 | 192.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,249 | 6,141 |
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