Travel budget and cost of living in Baucau (Timor-Leste) how much does a trip cost?

Baucau travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Baucau

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Baucau for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Baucau compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Baucau in 2023 is 22% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Baucau in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Baucau by expense type

Restaurant budget in Baucau

Lunch

$ 5.6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 12)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 8.4/person
($ 7.8 to $ 9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 2.3)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Supermarket food budget in Baucau

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Chicken

$ 9.6/kg
($ 6.7 to $ 17)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.8)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Baucau

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.3/km
($ 2.7 to $ 4.4)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
($ 2.3 to $ 5.6)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Baucau

Cinema

$ 6.7/ticket
($ 6.7 to $ 9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Baucau

Cigarettes

$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 70
($ 46 to $ 85)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 35 to $ 57)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Dili

$ 2249
(fair price: $ 1825)

Sydney → Dili

$ 968
(fair price: $ 862)

Melbourne → Dili

$ 1001
(fair price: $ 891)