Cost of living
Lautem compared to Baucau (Timor-Leste)
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Overview comparison
LautemBaucau (Timor-Leste)
Consumer prices in Lautem are roughly 24% higher than in Baucau (Timor-Leste).
Cost of living
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| Total with rent one person | 535 | 410 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,073 | 1,243 |
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| Without rent one person | 389 | 308 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,200 | 885 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 117.79 | 188.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 206.64 | 370.77 |
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| Food person | 225 | 192 |
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| Food family | 602 | 603 |
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| Transport person | 37.79 | 22.17 |
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| Transport family | 98.91 | 63.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.87 years | 77.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.08 | 2.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.72 | 23.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.2 | 4.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.34 | 1.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.72 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.97 | 214.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 57.59 | 173.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 139.77 | 519.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 149.29 | 322.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.47 | 36.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.05 | 59.17 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.33 | 31.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.18 | 11.27 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,150 | 1,180 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,229 | 866 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.02% | 15.23% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.6 | 5.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.8 | 0.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.28 | 1.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.5 | 6.83 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.73 | 3.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.51 | 7.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.25 | 1.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Lautem | Baucau (Timor-Leste) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.22 | 18.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.58 | 3.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.02 | 16.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.46 | 4.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.98 | 31.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.22 | 61.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 188.55 | 102.58 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,525 | 3,718 |
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