In Baucau, East Timor, a family of four typically needs around $1250 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $511 monthly.
Baucau is 52% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Baucau is 80% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Baucau is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.
Baucau is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of higher costs in Baucau is rent and utilities, which can be challenging for those without substantial income.
Food costs in Baucau are 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 77% lower than the European benchmark, offering significant savings for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.35 $ |
| Dinner | 20.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.81 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 13.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.38 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 14.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.58 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 38 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 308 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 219 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 451 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,478 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 835 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.37% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.27 $ |
| Haircut | 4.02 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.4 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 99 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,300 $ |