Cost of living
Dili (Timor-Leste) compared to Lautem
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Overview comparison
Dili (Timor-Leste)Lautem
Consumer prices in Lautem are roughly 27% higher than in Dili (Timor-Leste).
Cost of living
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| Total with rent one person | 568 | 535 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,152 | 1,073 |
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| Without rent one person | 332 | 389 |
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| Without rent one family | 960 | 1,200 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 218.38 | 117.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 451.83 | 206.64 |
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| Food person | 209 | 225 |
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| Food family | 483 | 602 |
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| Transport person | 22.97 | 37.79 |
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| Transport family | 77.02 | 98.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.06 years | 80.87 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 1.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.32 | 24.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.56 | 3.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.18 | 1.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.12 | 2.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 1.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.22 | 79.97 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 137.16 | 57.59 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 543.04 | 139.77 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 247.02 | 149.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.11 | 33.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.64 | 36.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.81 | 27.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.93 | 9.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,284 | 1,150 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 773 | 1,229 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.13% | 20.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.12 | 4.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.59 | 1.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.77 | 11.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.64 | 11.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.13 | 8.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Dili (Timor-Leste) | Lautem |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.99 | 20.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.95 | 3.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.08 | 15.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 2.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.66 | 76.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.63 | 56.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 100.66 | 188.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,249 | 7,525 |
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