Island, Timor-Leste
Cost of living in Atauro
How much a month costs in Atauro
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,200–2,000 ($1,200–2,000).
Prices in Atauro
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $40–90 | $40–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $3–6 | $3–6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $8–15 | $8–15 |
| Cappuccino | $2–3 | $2–3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $2–4 | $2–4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–15 | $5–15 |
Value for money: 59/100
A value score of 59/100 means Atauro gives more quality of life per dollar than 58% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100.
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Cost of living across Timor-Leste
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Atauro | $1,200–2,000 | 59/100 |
| Dili | $1,500–2,500 | 24/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Atauro
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Atauro?
About $600–900 on a lean budget, $1,200–2,000 for a comfortable month and $2,500–4,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Atauro?
A local meal is $3–6 ($3–6); a mid-range restaurant is $8–15 ($8–15) per person.
Is Timor-Leste expensive?
Prices in Timor-Leste are about 28% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.