How many tourists visit Timor-Leste each year?

Timor-Leste welcomes 74.8K international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Timor-Leste?

GDP per capita in Timor-Leste is $1.3k

What is the life expectancy in Timor-Leste?

Average life expectancy in Timor-Leste is 67.9 years

What is the population of Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste has a population of 1.4M

Can you pay by card in Timor-Leste?

Paying in Timor-Leste: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Timor-Leste?

Emergency number in Timor-Leste is 112 — police, ambulance and fire

How much does a coffee cost in Dili?

Cappuccino price in Dili, Timor-Leste is $4.12

How much does a beer cost in Dili?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Dili, Timor-Leste costs $2.50

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Dili?

Budget restaurant lunch in Dili, Timor-Leste costs $5.00

How much are weekly groceries in Dili?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Dili, Timor-Leste cost $35.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Dili?

Taxi or Uber per km in Dili, Timor-Leste costs $3.65

How much does public transport cost in Dili?

Single transit ticket in Dili, Timor-Leste costs $0.25

What is the price of petrol in Dili?

Petrol 95 per litre in Dili, Timor-Leste is $1.41

How much does internet cost in Dili?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Dili, Timor-Leste costs $30.00/month

What is the average salary in Dili?

Average monthly net salary in Dili, Timor-Leste is $3,600

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Dili

Triplandio Dili guide covers 4 travel guides across 16 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 16 self-guided walking tours in Dili with 68 POI, spanning 54.7 km in total. Get inspired by 4 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 4

Areas 16

Local food 4

Tours / POI 16 / 68

Day / Night 32° / 23°

Local Time 7:20

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City & Country Data Timor-Leste (Dili)

Key travel data for Dili — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Timor-Leste

Tourists ✈️ 74.8K/y

GDP/cap 💵 $1.3k

Life Exp ❤️ 67.9 yrs

Population 👥 1.4M

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Dili

Coffee ☕ $4.12

Beer 🍺 $2.50

Lunch 🍽️ $5.00

Groceries 🛒 $35.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $3.65

Transit 🚇 $0.25

Fuel ⛽ $1.41/l

Internet 📡 $30.00/m

Salary 💵 $3,600/m

Best time to visit Dili (Timor-Leste)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, mostly dry, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Aug & Jul.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 32°C / 23°C

Sunrise / Sunset 6:24 / 18:33

Local time 7:20

Sea Temp 28°C

Best Months

Aug & Jul

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

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Traditional Local Food Dili (Timor-Leste)

Main course Vegetarian

Batar Da'an

Buh-tar Daan · Corn Stew

A hearty stew made from corn and mung beans.

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Main course Meat

Caril

kah-REEL · Dili-style Curry

A coconut-based curry with local spices.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Ikan Pepes

ee-KAHN PEH-pes · Steamed Fish with Spices

A spicy and aromatic fish dish wrapped in banana leaves.

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Side dish Vegetarian

Ketupa

keh-too-pah · Rice Cake

Pressed rice cakes typically served with curries.

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Snack Vegan

Tapai

TAH-pai · Fermented Rice and Cassava

A traditional fermented snack made from rice and cassava.

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