Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maliana Bobonaro | $574 | $196 |
| 2 | Baucau Baucau | $574 | $196 |
| 3 | Lospalos Lautém | $574 | $196 |
| 4 | Manatuto Manatuto | $574 | $196 |
| 5 | Pante Macassar Oé-Cusse Ambeno | $574 | $196 |
| 6 | Gleno Ermera | $574 | $196 |
| 7 | Viqueque Viqueque | $574 | $196 |
| 8 | Liquiçá Likisá | $574 | $196 |
| 9 | Ainaro Ainaro | $574 | $196 |
| 10 | Same Manufahi | $574 | $196 |
| 11 | Suai Kovalima | $595 | $205 |
| 12 | Atauro Díli | $595 | $205 |
| 13 | Aileu Aileu | $595 | $205 |
| 14 | Dili Díli | $857 | $311 |