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